Gordon Riots related. A Narrative of the Proceedings against Lord George Gordon for a libellous Publication against the Queen of France, January 1787. An original article printed in 1787 : Lord George Gordon was tried in January 1787 for publishing a libelous statement against Queen Marie Antoinette of France. His writings, which criticized the Queen and the French ambassador, were deemed inflammatory, leading to legal action. Gordon had previously been involved in the Gordon Riots of 1780, a major anti-Catholic uprising in London. The trial resulted in Gordon's imprisonment, as he was unable to provide the required sureties for his release. He remained incarcerated until his death. This article gives a detailed account of the proceedings a
Published by Annual Register, London, 1787
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Lord George Gordon was tried in January 1787 for publishing a libelous statement against Queen Marie Antoinette of France. His writings, which criticized the Queen and the French ambassador, were deemed inflammatory, leading to legal action. Gordon had previously been involved in the Gordon Riots of 1780, a major anti-Catholic uprising in London. The trial resulted in Gordon's imprisonment, as he was unable to provide the required sureties for his release. He remained incarcerated until his death. This article gives a detailed account of the proceedings and the political climate surrounding the event. 10 pages. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 13 x 20 cms. Category: Annual Register; Printed before 1800; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…
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- Gordon Riots related. A Narrative of the Proceedings against Lord George Gordon for a libellous Publication against the Queen of France, January 1787. An original article printed in 1787 : Lord George Gordon was tried in January 1787 for publishing a libelous statement against Queen Marie Antoinette of France. His writings, which criticized the Queen and the French ambassador, were deemed inflammatory, leading to legal action. Gordon had previously been involved in the Gordon Riots of 1780, a major anti-Catholic uprising in London. The trial resulted in Gordon's imprisonment, as he was unable to provide the required sureties for his release. He remained incarcerated until his death. This article gives a detailed account of the proceedings a
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- LORD GEORGE GORDON : PROCEEDINGS FOR A LIBEL ON THE QUEEN OF FRANCE
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- Annual Register, London
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- 1787
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