Mrs. Fitzherbert And George IV (1905) - William Henry Wilkins - Bog

Mrs. Fitzherbert and George IV is a historical non-fiction book written by William Henry Wilkins and originally published in 1905. The book explores the controversial relationship between Maria Fitzherbert, a Catholic widow, and George IV, who later became the King of England. The author delves into the details of their secret marriage, which was considered illegal under the Royal Marriages Act of 1772. The book also explores the political and social implications of their relationship, as well as the impact it had on the British monarchy. The author provides a detailed account of the couple's lives, including their courtship, their marriage, and their eventual separation. The book is based on extensive research and includes many primary sources, such as letters and diaries. It provides a fascinating insight into the scandalous love affair that rocked the British monarchy in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.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.