Reasons Against the Succession of the House of Hanover by Daniel Defoe
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"Reasons Against the Succession of the House of Hanover" by Daniel Defoe is a political pamphlet written in the early 18th century. It addresses the contentious political climate of the time surrounding the legitimacy of the Hanoverian succession to the British throne, following the abdication of King James II. Defoe presents arguments against the acceptance of a foreign royal line, advocating instead for unity among the factions within Britain and questioning the
benefits of importing the House of Hanover into an already divided nation. In this pamphlet, Defoe critiques the idea of the Hanoverian succession, arguing that the ongoing strife between rival factions—Whigs and Tories—would undermine any potential support for a new ruler from Hanover. He asserts that such division could lead to the ruler’s downfall, much like historical precedents where divisions in power resulted in instability and violence. Defoe expresses concerns about the implications of a foreign monarch, questioning not only the legitimacy of the pretender’s claims but also the dire consequences of pursuing a succession that could potentially embroil Britain in further conflicts, particularly with France. Ultimately, he suggests that a national "healing" through unity is essential before considering any changes to the royal lineage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 40024717 |
| Title |
Reasons Against the Succession of the House of Hanover With an Enquiry How Far the Abdication of King James, Supposing It to Be Legal, Ought to Affect the Person of the Pretender |
| Credits |
Produced by Steven Gibbs and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. In memory of Steven Gibbs (1938-2009). |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 42.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Hanover, House of -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | James, Prince of Wales, 1688-1766 -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Succession -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36628 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-36628-9 |
| Release Date | Jul 5, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 432 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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