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The Queen's Matrimonial Ladder
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The Queen’s Matrimonial Ladder

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"The Queen's Matrimonial Ladder" by William Hone offers a fascinating glimpse into the tumultuous reign of George IV through the lens of sharp political satire. This "National Toy," complete with fourteen step scenes and accompanying verse, provides a biting caricature of the King and Queen Caroline's strained relationship.

A historical artifact brought back to life, this book serves as a potent reminder of the power of political cartoons and their enduring ability to shape public opinion. Hone's work lampoons the key figures and scandals of the era, offering both historical context and enduring humor. Readers interested in British history, political science, and the art of satire will find this meticulously prepared edition a valuable and entertaining resource. Explore the controversies surrounding George IV and the royal family in this unique and visually engaging commentary on a pivotal period in European history.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
28 March 2025
Pages
42
ISBN
9781023147286

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

"The Queen's Matrimonial Ladder" by William Hone offers a fascinating glimpse into the tumultuous reign of George IV through the lens of sharp political satire. This "National Toy," complete with fourteen step scenes and accompanying verse, provides a biting caricature of the King and Queen Caroline's strained relationship.

A historical artifact brought back to life, this book serves as a potent reminder of the power of political cartoons and their enduring ability to shape public opinion. Hone's work lampoons the key figures and scandals of the era, offering both historical context and enduring humor. Readers interested in British history, political science, and the art of satire will find this meticulously prepared edition a valuable and entertaining resource. Explore the controversies surrounding George IV and the royal family in this unique and visually engaging commentary on a pivotal period in European history.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
28 March 2025
Pages
42
ISBN
9781023147286