A Letter to the Right Honourable George Canning on the Bill of 1825 for Removing the Disqualifications of His Majesty's Roman Catholic Subjects: And o

By Henry Phillpotts

Published in 1827, this book is a scathing critique of the British government's decision to repeal the laws that prevented Catholics from holding public office. Written by the Bishop of Exeter, it argues that the decision was a betrayal of England's Protestant heritage and a grave threat to the nation's security. While it was not successful in stopping the repeal, this book remains a powerful critique of religious tolerance and political liberalism.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 101960011X
• ISBN13: 9781019600115
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"