The King and the Catholics: The Fight for Rights 1829 by Fraser, Antonia - 2018

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Weidenfeld & Nicholson, 2018. 1st Paperback Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. 2 era B&W and Color Photo & art reproduction sections. CONDITION: NEW 2018 Weidenfeld & Nicholson trade paperback, first paperback edition, first printing. 2 era B&W / color photos & art reproduction sections. CONTENT: The Gordon Riots of 1780 were the worst civil disturbance in British history, causing 285 deaths and widespread looting in central London. The riots had begun as an anti-Catholic protest against the Papist Act two years earlier, which intended to reduce official discrimination against British Catholics after over one hundred years of penalties against them. It is against this backdrop that the 50-year battle for Catholic Emancipation developed, culminating in the Roman Catholic Relief Act of 1829. A hugely sensitive issue during the Napoleonic Wars, William Pitt's government had fallen in 1806 over it. Its successful passage followed a vigorous campaign on the issue by Irish lawyer Daniel… Read More

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London : Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2018. Paperback Edition. Softcover. Fine paperback copy. Particularly well-preserved; tight, bright and clean. Physical description; 319 p. Subjects; George IV, King of Great Britain 1762-1830. Catholic Church Great Britain History 19th century. Catholic emancipation. Church and state Great Britain History 19th century.