The Case of Conscience Solved: Or, Catholic Emancipation, Proved to Be Compatible With the Coronation Oath, in a Letter From a Casuist in the Country, to His Friend in Town (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles Butler

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656382481 ISBN 13: 9780656382484

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Challenging the Crown and the Church: a spirited debate on Catholic emancipation and the coronation oath

This historical pamphlet presents a vigorous exchange about how religious liberty, law, and public duty intersect in Britain. A country casuist argues that expediency and practical concerns must guide oaths and state policy, even when a matter touches the Crown or the Established Church. The text weighs long-standing traditions against new political realities, offering a window into 18th‑century constitutional thought without sensationalism.

• Explore the tension between oath obligations, individual conscience, and public authority
• See how arguments for emancipation were framed to balance church power and civil rights
• Hear a detailed debate on precedent, law, and the role of Parliament in religious reform
• Understand how historical actors navigated fear, uncertainty, and the need for stability

Ideal for readers of political history, constitutional debates, and religious liberty in Britain’s past.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656382481
• ISBN 13: 9780656382484
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 94