Alfred's Appeal - Philip Withers - Bog

Alfred's Appeal is a historical book written by Philip Withers in 1889. The book centers around the controversial marriage of Mary Anne Fitzherbert, a Catholic widow, to the future King George IV of England. Alfred's Appeal contains the address given by Alfred, a friend of Fitzherbert, to the Court of King's Bench in defense of her marriage to the future king. The book also delves into the scandalous affair between Fitzherbert and Count Bellois, a French nobleman. Withers provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the court case, including the political and religious implications of Fitzherbert's marriage to the future king. The book offers a unique perspective on the social and political climate of 18th century England, and sheds light on the personal lives of some of the country's most influential figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.