Tyrannicide Proved Lawful is a fascinating historical discourse delivered by Simeon Baxter to Loyalists confined in the Simsbury Mines in Connecticut during the American Revolution. This unique text explores the justification of tyrannicide-the killing of a tyrant-through the lens of Jewish, pagan, and Christian writings and practices. Addressed to those facing political persecution, Baxter's discourse offers a provocative argument during a pivotal moment in American history.Baxter's work provides valuable insight into the complex political and moral debates surrounding the American Revolution and the justifications used by both sides of the conflict. It remains a significant contribution to the understanding of political theory and the historical context of revolutionary-era America. This edition offers readers a chance to engage with a rare and thought-provoking piece of American 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.