Courtroom Drama 120 of the World's Most Notable Trials (Volumes 1-3)

UXL brings the drama of history's most notable -- and notorious -- trials to the classroom with Courtroom Drama. This one-stop source provides details on the key events, people and outcomes of 120 of the world's most compelling trials, including:

• United States v. Susan B. Anthony (on trial for women's rights)
• Cherokee Nation v. Georgia (Indian nations attempt to sue U.S. citizens)
• Thomas More (on trial for treason)
• John Thomas Scopes (on trial for teaching evolution in the classroom)
• And dozens more

Each trial is profiled in a two- to five-page entry that begins with the vital statistics listed at-a-glance. An in-depth essay follows, describing the events leading up to the trial, key moments of the trial and the aftermath of the decision. Approximately 175 black-and-white illustrations depict key people and places. Also included are a glossary, sidebars, and a subject index.