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Galileo trial
Galileo faced the roman inquisition in 1633 for his scientific investigations. The fact that he wasn't condemned to a death sentence opened up the way for the science revolution. -
Charles I of England trial
Charles was given to the Parliament's authorities by the Scotish. He defended himself, stating that his authority was coming from God, but the Parliament wanted him to live according to the british laws, almost like a regular citizen. -
Robespierre death
Robespierre was sentenced to death with 22 of his comrades without a trial. This shows the will of the late 18th and 19th century to obtain peace fastly. Right after Louis XVI execution he followed for the same reasons. -
J'ACCUSE!
The press played a big role during the Dreyfus trials. the french writer, Émile Zola was the main defender of the man and used all of his power to help him. As opposed to the 19th century, the climate, although violent in words, is a calm one. The laws are being challenged by words. It is also a period f strong propaganda. -
Leipzig trials
After the first world war the international community sets up a trial to punish the 'war criminals. It is the start of an international law, but it was seen being too soft on the British side and insulting on the German side. In some ways, it leaded to the second World War. -
Stalin purge and shw trials
Between 1936 and 1938, Stalin organized a serie of staged trials against what he considred his opponents. They were forced by torture to admit their false crime. This ironic cartoon depict a part of the reality of these trials.
