Life And Times Of John Bankes

The book Life And Times Of John Bankes: Attorney General And Lord Chief Justice Of The Common Pleas In The Reign Of King Charles I was published in 1873 by J. Fisher Crosthwaite. It is a detailed account of the life of John Bankes who served as Attorney General and Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas during the reign of King Charles I. The book provides an in-depth look at Bankes' career including his role in the legal proceedings against the Earl of Strafford and his involvement in the English Civil War. It also explores Bankes' personal life including his marriage to Mary Hawtry and his relationships with other prominent figures of the time. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the English legal system as well as the political and social climate of the 17th century.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.