by Sadakat Kadri · Harper Perennial · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780007111220
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«The Trial: A History from Socrates to O. J. Simpson» is the historical essay by Sadakat Kadri, published by Harper Perennial in paperback (508 pages).
A journey through the history of criminal trial, from classical Athens to contemporary Hollywood. Kadri shows how the irrationality of the past persists in today's legal systems, addressing themes such as reconciliation and revenge, secrecy and spectacle, superstition and reason.
The work was originally published in 2005 and this edition is from 2006. It was nominated for the ALCS Dagger for Non-Fiction.
A read for those who enjoy the history of law, famous trials, and the inner workings of the judicial system.
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