In Defense of Trial by Jury

A two-volume, 546-page encased set of books describing the origin of trial by jury, its role in the constitutional struggles in England during the 16th & 17th centuries & its role in the American Revolution & the adoption of our CONSTITUTION & BILL OF RIGHTS. The merits of our most fundamentally democratic institution are described by more than 250 English & American patriots, philosophers & statesmen, including five English chief justices, two prime ministers, five American presidents, 27 justices of the United States Supreme Court & judges from the appellate courts of every state. Notable jury trials examined include Sir Nicholas Throckmorton (1554), Lt. Col. John Lilburne (1649), William Penn (1670), The Seven Bishops (1688), John Peter Zenger (1735), William Owen (1752) & Gideon Henfield (1793). Provisions guaranteeing the right of trial by jury are quoted from every colonial charter & from the constitutions of 49 states. There are 180 illustrations, including 50 special commissions by 14 of America's leading contemporary artists. Printed on recycled, benefit natural flax-colored paper with beautifully illustrated covers, the price is $19.95 per set. Available from the publisher: The American Jury Trial Fdn., P.O. Box 10085, Greenville, SC 29603, or call Barbara Jimerson, 803/232-6456.Few, J. Kendall is the author of 'In Defense of Trial by Jury', published 1993 under ISBN 9780963665829 and ISBN 0963665820.