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In 1895, Oscar Wilde faced conviction for gross indecency and was sentenced to two years of hard labor. This gripping account of his trials, meticulously compiled from the original shorthand court reports by an anonymous author, captures the sensational aspects often overlooked in later, more sanitized versions. Designed for a curious audience, this shorter narrative showcases Wildes poignant defense of the love that dare not speak its name, while a parade of handsome young men take the stand to share their compelling stories. Join us as we delve into the courtroom drama that forever changed ...

American State Trials, Volume 1 offers an unparalleled collection of the significant and fascinating criminal trials that have occurred in the United States since its inception. This comprehensive series, rich in drama and historical detail, serves as an engaging and educational resource. It transports you straight to the courtroom, placing you amidst the judges, jurors, and defendants, and immersing you in a captivating, real-life drama. The trials and subsequent verdicts tell stories of pathos and intrigue, innocence and guilt, power and poverty. This collection presents not only the ...