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Memoirs of the Court of George IV. 1820-1830 (Vol 1) / From the Original Family Documents

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Gutenberg ID
22553
Title
Memoirs of the Court of George IV. 1820-1830 (Vol 1) / From the Original Family Documents
Language
en
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Project Gutenberg
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Drawing from original family documents, this volume chronicles the turbulent court of George IV from 1820 to 1830. It captures the feverish political excitement, the Cato Street Conspiracy, the Queen Caroline trials, and the shifting alliances of Britain's aristocracy during an era of revolution and reform.
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Following the death of George III, the new sovereign, George IV, ascends to a throne facing a kingdom on the brink of revolution. The narrative details the terrifying Cato Street Conspiracy, where assassins plot against ministers, and the subsequent trial of Queen Caroline, whose unpopularity and the government's harsh handling of her case deeply divide public opinion. The text explores the intricate web of court politics, highlighting the King's reliance on Sir William Knighton and his eventual reconciliation with the Duke of Wellington. As the volume progresses, it tracks the rise of Mr. Canning to the Foreign Office and the complex negotiations regarding Catholic Emancipation and Irish affairs. The author, the Duke of Buckingham and Chandos, utilizes private letters and family papers to reveal the personal animosities, financial struggles, and diplomatic maneuvers that defined the era. From the scandalous behavior of the Queen to the strategic appointments of Lord Liverpool and the Duke of Wellington, the book offers a comprehensive look at the machinery of government and the personal lives of the nobility. It concludes with the King's continued efforts to manage a fractious cabinet and a restless public, setting the stage for the significant political changes of the 1820s.
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  • Duke of Richard Plantagenet Temple Nugent Brydges Chandos Grenville Buckingham and Chandos
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  • Biography
  • History