Notes on Lord John Russell's Marriage Bill (1834)

By John Russel Beard and John Russel Russel

Book Overview

Notes On Lord John Russell�������s Marriage Bill (1834) is a historical document written by John Beard that provides an in-depth analysis of Lord John Russell�������s proposed Marriage Bill. The book was published in 1834 and is a primary source for understanding the debates surrounding the bill during the 19th century.The Marriage Bill aimed to reform the laws surrounding marriage in England and Wales. At the time, marriage was only recognized as valid if it was conducted according to the rites of the Church of England. This meant that non-conformists, such as Catholics, Jews, and Quakers, were unable to legally marry. The bill proposed to allow non-conformists to marry in their own religious ceremonies and have those marriages recognized by the state.Beard�������s Notes provide a detailed analysis of the bill, including its proposed provisions and potential implications. The book also includes quotes from speeches made by members of Parliament during the debates on the bill, providing insight into the arguments for and against it.Overall, Notes On Lord John Russell�������s Marriage Bill (1834) is an important historical document that sheds light on the social and political climate of 19th century England and the debates surrounding religious freedom and marriage laws.This scarce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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162037504
• ISBN13: 9781162037509
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"