Alice Lisle

Alice Lisle was a woman accused of harbouring fugitives during the reign of King James II. Her trial and execution in 1685 became a cause célèbre and a symbol of the tyranny of the Stuart monarchy. This book presents an in-depth study of Alice Lisle’s life and trial, drawing on contemporary records and historical accounts. It explores the wider political and social context of her case, and its significance for the struggle for political and religious freedom in 17th century England.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.