Letter to a Friend (Classic Reprint): On the Reported Marriage of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales - Softcover
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Does a royal marriage to a subject change the law of the land? Discover the constitutional stakes.
This nonfiction work examines a highly charged political issue: the reported marriage between the Prince of Wales and a subject. It weighs how such a match could affect laws, governance, and public opinion, using historical context and contemporary debates to frame the question.
Across arguments about propriety, religion, and legitimacy, the book traces precedents, the roles of ministers and Parliament, and the boundaries of monarchy in a constitutional framework.
- Understand the historical precedents that shaped royal marriages and succession.
- Explore the legal and constitutional questions raised by a marriage to a subject.
- See how public discourse, pamphlets, and debates influenced political outcomes.
- Learn how scholars and commentators evaluated risk, duty, and national interest.
Ideal for readers of political history and constitutional debates who want clear, accessible analysis.
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Paperback. Condition: 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. Seller Inventory # 9781331592020_0
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