Alfred's Appeal: Containing His Address To The Court Of King's Bench, On The Subject Of The Marriage Of Mary Anne Fitzherbert, And Her Intrigue With Count Bellois (1889)

Alfred's Appeal is a book written by Philip Withers in 1889. The book contains an address made by Alfred to the Court of King's Bench regarding the marriage of Mary Anne Fitzherbert and her affair with Count Bellois. The book delves into the scandalous affair between Mary Anne Fitzherbert, a Catholic widow, and Count Bellois, a French nobleman. The address made by Alfred, who is assumed to be a friend or relative of Mary Anne, is a plea to the court to recognize the validity of her marriage to the Prince of Wales, despite objections from the royal family and the Church of England. The book provides insights into the social and political climate of the time, as well as the controversies surrounding the marriage of Mary Anne Fitzherbert. Overall, Alfred's Appeal is a historical document that sheds light on a fascinating chapter in British history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.