Three Accounts of Peterloo by Eyewitnesses: Bishop Stanley, Lord Hylton, John Benjamin Smith; with Bishop Stanley's Evidence at the Trial

Author: Stanley, Edward

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In 'Three Accounts of Peterloo by Eyewitnesses', Bishop Stanley, Lord Hylton, and John Benjamin Smith provide gripping firsthand narratives of the infamous Peterloo Massacre. Each account offers a unique perspective on the events that unfolded on that fateful day in 1819, shedding light on the political tensions, the brutality of the authorities, and the resilience of the protesters. Alongside these accounts, Bishop Stanley's evidence at the trial provides a compelling insight into the aftermath of the massacre and the pursuit of justice.

Genres: Historical non-fiction, eyewitness accounts, political history

Themes: Political unrest, social justice, power dynamics, protest movements

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