Two Letters From Mr. Adair To The Bishop Of Winchester

In Answer To The Charge Of A High Treasonable Misdemeanor (1821)

von Robert Adair

92 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""Two Letters From Mr. Adair To The Bishop Of Winchester: In Answer To The Charge Of A High Treasonable Misdemeanor"" is a historical book written by Robert Adair and published in 1821. The book contains two letters written by Adair to the Bishop of Winchester, in response to a charge of high treasonable misdemeanor. Adair, a British politician and diplomat, was accused of committing treason by disclosing confidential information to the French government during the Napoleonic Wars. In his letters, Adair defends himself against the allegations and provides evidence to support his innocence. The book provides a unique insight into the political climate of the time and the accusations of treason that were often used as a political weapon. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in British history, politics, and law.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.

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• ISBN: 9781120949301
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.01.2010
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC