Prisoners On Oath

In this book, Sir Herbert Stephen explores the history and evolution of the oath, from its origins in ancient times to its modern-day use in judicial proceedings. He also discusses the controversies and debates surrounding oath-taking, such as the use of religious versus secular oaths and the issue of perjury. An informative and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the law and legal history.
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 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.
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.