The Impeachment of the House of Brunswick

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The Impeachment of the House of Brunswick

by Charles Bradlaugh

EN·~4 hours·8 chapters

Chapters

8 total
1

PREFACE TO FIFTH AND AMERICAN EDITION.

2:32
2

CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTORY

16:17
3

CHAPTER II. THE REIGN OF GEORGE I

23:52
4

CHAPTER III. THE REIGN OF GEORGE II

37:11
5

CHAPTER IV. THE REIGN OF GEORGE III

2:38:01
6

CHAPTER V. THE REIGN OF GEORGE IV

28:25
7

CHAPTER VI. THE REIGN OF WILLIAM IV

18:03
8

CHAPTER VII. THE PRESENT REIGN.

13:37

Description

In this spirited essay, the author—an outspoken public speaker who has toured America to great acclaim—takes on the British royal lineage known as the House of Brunswick. Written as a continuation of his widely‑circulated lectures, the work blends historical narrative with sharp political critique, inviting listeners to examine the origins of the Hanoverian succession and the forces that shaped it. The tone is both personal and earnest, as the writer explains why he feels compelled to lay his case before a transatlantic audience, hoping that reasoned debate will outweigh partisan loyalty.

The core of the argument rests on the claim that the right to choose a monarch belongs fundamentally to the English people, exercised through Parliament. By dissecting the Acts of Settlement and Union, the author contends that the current dynasty’s claim rests solely on statutory convenience, not on any inherent legitimacy. He urges that, should the throne become vacant, Parliament possesses the clear authority to repeal those statutes and open the succession to a different line, framing his plea as a matter of national honor and fiscal responsibility.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (286K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

2011-05-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Charles Bradlaugh

Charles Bradlaugh

1833–1891

A fierce Victorian reformer, he became famous for challenging religious authority and fighting for the right to affirm rather than swear a religious oath in Parliament. His life joined radical politics, free thought, and a long public battle over civil liberties.

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