High-Treason: The Trials At Large Of Arthur Thistlewood, James Watson, Thomas Preston, John Hooper, For High Treason (1817) is a historical account of the trials of four men who were accused of high treason in 1817. The book is written by an anonymous author who identifies himself only as ""A Gentleman Of The Bar."" The accused, Arthur Thistlewood, James Watson, Thomas Preston, and John Hooper, were members of a radical political group known as the Spencean Philanthropists. They were accused of plotting to assassinate the British cabinet and overthrow the government. The trials were highly publicized and controversial, with many people believing that the accused were being unfairly targeted for their political beliefs. The book provides a detailed account of the trials, including the testimony of witnesses, the arguments of the defense and prosecution, and the verdicts. It also includes a historical context for the events leading up to the trials, as well as an analysis of their significance. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in British history, political radicalism, or the 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.