02442cam a22003373u 4500 37374 UtSlPG 20260610133842.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Bradlaugh, Charles, 1833-1891 The True Story of My Parliamentary Struggle Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-09-10 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) "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 in political 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.) Original publication data not identified Legislators -- Great Britain -- Biography Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1837-1901 Bradlaugh, Charles, 1833-1891 Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37374 78214 78214