Memoirs of George the Fourth: Descriptive of the Most Interesting Scenes of His Private and Public Life, and the Important Events of His Memorable . Were His Friends and Companions as a Princ

Robert Huish

ISBN 10: 0461845962 / ISBN 13: 9780461845969

Published by HardPress

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• Title: Memoirs of George the Fourth: Descriptive of the Most Interesting Scenes of His Private and Public Life, and the Important Events of His Memorable . Were His Friends and Companions as a Princ
• Publisher: HardPress
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0461845962
• ISBN 13: 9780461845969
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Memoirs Of George The Fourth: Descriptive Of The Most Interesting Scenes Of His Private And Public Life, And The Important Events Of His Memorable Reign; With Characteristic Sketches Of All The Celebrated Men who Were His Friends And Companions As A Prince, And His Ministers And Counsellors As A - Robert Huish. This critical, morally pointed memoir surveys early 1820s Britain and the Regency era, tracing the Caroline divorce case, the coronation, royal travels, and the evolving ministry landscape. It juxtaposes spectacle and governance, revealing George IV as vain and ostentatious while examining the constitutional tensions around the Queen’s rights, the Liturgical dispute, and parliamentary battles over the Prince Regent’s prerogative. The narrative follows the public and private trials surrounding Caroline, the Queen, and Charlotte, the rise and fall of ministries, and the emergence of Canning’s government, set against Ireland, Hanover, and Scotland. Throughout, it blends documentary detail with sharp satire and a strong critique of royal excess, urging accountability, reform, and a clear separation between private vices and public duties.