The True Story of My Parliamentary Struggle by Charles Bradlaugh
"The True Story of My Parliamentary Struggle" by Charles Bradlaugh is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book documents Bradlaugh's conflict with the British Parliament regarding his right to affirm rather than take an oath, which stemmed from his status as an atheist. This struggle highlights significant themes such as religious beliefs, civic rights, and the complexities of the parliamentary process, making it pertinent for readers interested inpolitical history and the evolution of secularism. At the start of the narrative, Bradlaugh introduces the context of his parliamentary struggle, noting the widespread misunderstanding of his situation, and outlines his intention to clarify the events that transpired in the House of Commons. He recounts his claim to affirm rather than take the traditional oath prescribed for members of Parliament, referencing the Evidence Amendment Acts as the legal foundation for his assertion. The opening portion also details the formation of a Select Committee that was appointed to investigate his claim, establishing a backdrop for the unfolding legal and political drama that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bradlaugh, Charles, 1833-1891 |
|---|---|
| Title | The True Story of My Parliamentary Struggle |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Brownfox and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Legislators -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1837-1901 |
| Subject | Bradlaugh, Charles, 1833-1891 |
| Subject | Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37374 |
| Release Date | Sep 10, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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