02494cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324501340014326400510027730000470032833600260037533700260040133800360042750000310046350800800049452012470057453400450182165300300186665300580189665300760195465300480203070000350207885600430211321565UtSlPG20260610133509.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aHone, William,d1780-184214aThe Queen's Matrimonial Ladder :bA National Toy, With Fourteen Step Scenes; and Illustrations in Verse, With Eighteen other Cuts 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-01-14  aProduced by David Widger from page scans obtained from the
Internet Archive  a"The Queen's Matrimonial Ladder" by William Hone is a satirical illustrated pamphlet written in the early 19th century. This work is a political commentary on marriage and the royal affairs of the time, reflecting the societal norms and expectations surrounding marriage, especially within the context of the British monarchy. The text combines verse and illustration, aiming to entertain while provoking thought about the rights and roles of individuals within a national framework.  The narrative follows the tumultuous journey of a royal figure, likely inspired by Queen Caroline of Brunswick, who faces adversity in her marriage and struggles with public perception and political machinations. Through a series of poetic scenes, the book depicts her emotional trials and societal challenges. It critiques the hypocrisy and moral failings of those in power, illustrating the consequences of neglect, betrayal, and the quest for personal autonomy. Ultimately, the work serves as a reflection on the broader implications of marital discord within the monarchy and society at large, concluding with a powerful commentary on the role of the press in safeguarding individual rights against tyranny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPolitical satire, English  aGreat Britain -- Politics and government -- 1820-1830  aCaroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821  aGeorge IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-18301 aCruikshank, George,d1792-187840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21565