The Trial of William Penn and William Mead

The Trial of William Penn and William Mead: For Causing a Tumult, at the Sessions Held at the Old Bailey in London (1919) is a historical account of the trial of two Quakers, William Penn and William Mead, who were accused of causing a disturbance during a religious meeting in London in 1670. The book is written by William Penn, one of the accused, and provides a first-hand account of the trial and its aftermath. The trial was a landmark case in English legal history, as it established the principle of jury nullification, which allows jurors to acquit defendants who they believe are guilty of breaking unjust laws. The book includes transcripts of the trial proceedings, as well as Penn's reflections on the trial and its significance. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religious freedom and the development of the English legal system.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.