Robert François 1715-1757 Damiens
This first volume presents original documents and procedures from the trial of Robert-François Damiens, held both at the Prévôté de l’Hôtel and the Cour de Parlement. Damiens was accused of attempting to assassinate King Louis XV in 1757. This historical record offers a detailed look into the legal proceedings and the evidence presented against Damiens, providing valuable insight into the judicial practices and social context of 18th-century France. The documents included offer a first-hand account of the trial, shedding light on the political climate and the severe consequences faced by those who threatened the monarchy. 'Pièces originales et procédures du procès fait à Robert-François Damiens' remains a significant historical resource for understanding the complexities of justice and power during this period.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
