The Veto Discussed Upon Its True Principle (Classic Reprint)

Felix McCarthy

ISBN 10: 1333188870 / ISBN 13: 9781333188870

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book presents a collection of essays on the subject of Catholic Emancipation in Ireland. The author, an anonymous Catholic, argues against the proposed Veto, a measure that would have given the British Crown a say in the appointment of Catholic bishops. The author contends that the Veto would violate the principles of the Catholic Church and would not serve to improve the security or loyalty of Catholics in Ireland. The book provides a valuable historical perspective on the struggle for religious freedom in Ireland and the complex relationship between the Catholic Church and the British government. 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Veto Discussed Upon Its True Principle (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1333188870
• ISBN 13: 9781333188870
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Modern History of UK and Ireland

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Synopsis

The veto and Ireland’s Catholic question explored through a 19th‑century debate

A scholarly pamphlet that presents arguments about the veto’s true principle and the Catholic bishops’ conduct. It situates the debate in Ireland’s history, offering a perspective on church–state relations and political rights in a time of reform. The text blends polemical critique with historical notes, aiming to clarify how leaders and clergy shaped public opinion and policy.

Readers will encounter a mix of direct argument, reference to public debates, and excerpts from contemporary commentary. The work examines how the veto was viewed by allies and opponents, and how Catholic leaders responded to political pressures while preserving their religious duties. It also includes reflections on governance, national identity, and the role of conscience in public life.

• Historical context for the veto and its reception among Irish Catholics.


• Arguments about church authority, civil rights, and political allegiance.


• Contemporary responses from supporters, critics, and clergy.

Ideal for readers of Irish political history, church–state studies, and 19th‑century reforms who want a window into the era’s legislative and religious debates.