
PREFACE TO FIFTH AND AMERICAN EDITION.
CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTORY
CHAPTER II. THE REIGN OF GEORGE I
CHAPTER III. THE REIGN OF GEORGE II
CHAPTER IV. THE REIGN OF GEORGE III
CHAPTER V. THE REIGN OF GEORGE IV
CHAPTER VI. THE REIGN OF WILLIAM IV
CHAPTER VII. THE PRESENT REIGN.
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.
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.

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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