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Title: The Tryal of Thomas Earl of Strafford, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Upon an Impeachment of High Treason by the Commons then Assembled in Parliament... Author: Rushworth, John, compiler Place: London Publisher: Printed for John Wright and Richard Chiswell Date: 1680 Description: [10], 786 pp. Engraved portrait frontispiece. (Folio) 31.5x19.5 cm. (15½x7½"), later ¾ red morocco & cloth, spine lettered in gilt. First Edition. Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593–1641) was an English statesman and a major figure in the period leading up to the English Civil War. He served in Parliament and was a supporter of King Charles I. From 1632 to 1639 he instituted a harsh rule as Lord Deputy of Ireland. Recalled to England, he became a leading adviser to the King, attempting to strengthen the royal position against Parliament. When Parliament condemned him to death, Charles signed the death warrant and Wentworth was executed. Wing T2232. Formerly in the Warrington Municipal Library, with old inkstamps to title and frontis., bookplate, giltstamped spine numbers. Lot Amendments Condition: Very good condition. Item number: 254395