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Trial Of Deacon Brodie (1906)

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The Trial of Deacon Brodie is a non-fiction book written by William Roughead and published in 1906. The book is a detailed account of the trial of William Brodie, a respected Deacon in Edinburgh who was also a notorious criminal. Brodie was accused of breaking into the Excise Office and stealing a large sum of money. The trial took place in 1788 and was a highly publicized event at the time. Roughead's book provides a comprehensive overview of the trial, including the evidence presented, the arguments made by both the prosecution and defense, and the final verdict. He also delves into Brodie's life and character, examining how he was able to maintain his respectable public persona while engaging in criminal activities. The Trial of Deacon Brodie is not only a fascinating historical account of a notorious criminal trial, but also a study of human nature and the complexities of morality. Roughead's writing is engaging and informative, making this book an excellent read for anyone interested in true crime, legal history, or Scottish culture.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781167221842
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 328
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x18 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 440 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 22. januar 2025
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The Trial of Deacon Brodie is a non-fiction book written by William Roughead and published in 1906. The book is a detailed account of the trial of William Brodie, a respected Deacon in Edinburgh who was also a notorious criminal. Brodie was accused of breaking into the Excise Office and stealing a large sum of money. The trial took place in 1788 and was a highly publicized event at the time. Roughead's book provides a comprehensive overview of the trial, including the evidence presented, the arguments made by both the prosecution and defense, and the final verdict. He also delves into Brodie's life and character, examining how he was able to maintain his respectable public persona while engaging in criminal activities. The Trial of Deacon Brodie is not only a fascinating historical account of a notorious criminal trial, but also a study of human nature and the complexities of morality. Roughead's writing is engaging and informative, making this book an excellent read for anyone interested in true crime, legal history, or Scottish culture.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.

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