9781331592020 - Letter to a Friend (Classic Reprint): On the Reported Marriage of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales: On the Reported Marriage of His Royal Highness the Prince ... (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into a controversial topic that captivated 18th-century England: the secret marriage of the Prince of Wales to Maria Fitzherbert. The author, a keen observer of the political and social landscape, meticulously dissects the complex web of legal arguments, societal prejudices, and political machinations surrounding this union. Through a series of impassioned letters, the author exposes the hypocrisy of the ruling class, who condemned the marriage on grounds of both propriety and legality. He argues against the notion that a sovereign could not marry a subject, citing historical precedent and demonstrating that such a union posed no threat to national security. He further dismantles the legal arguments used to invalidate the marriage, highlighting the absurdity of laws that sought to restrict the natural right of individuals to choose their partners. The author's eloquent and insightful analysis offers a powerful commentary on the clash between tradition and individual liberty in a period marked by political and social upheaval. This book remains a fascinating exploration of a historical scandal that continues to resonate with modern readers. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condición: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.