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100	1		_aDefoe, Daniel, _d1661?-1731
245	1	0	_aReasons Against the Succession of the House of Hanover : _bWith an Enquiry How Far the Abdication of King James, Supposing It to Be Legal, Ought to Affect the Person of the Pretender
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2011-07-05
508			_aProduced by Steven Gibbs and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. In memory of Steven Gibbs (1938-2009).
520			_a"Reasons Against the Succession of the House of Hanover" by Daniel Defoe is a political pamphlet written in the early 18th century. It addresses the contentious political climate of the time surrounding the legitimacy of the Hanoverian succession to the British throne, following the abdication of King James II. Defoe presents arguments against the acceptance of a foreign royal line, advocating instead for unity among the factions within Britain and questioning the benefits of importing the House of Hanover into an already divided nation. In this pamphlet, Defoe critiques the idea of the Hanoverian succession, arguing that the ongoing strife between rival factions—Whigs and Tories—would undermine any potential support for a new ruler from Hanover. He asserts that such division could lead to the ruler’s downfall, much like historical precedents where divisions in power resulted in instability and violence. Defoe expresses concerns about the implications of a foreign monarch, questioning not only the legitimacy of the pretender’s claims but also the dire consequences of pursuing a succession that could potentially embroil Britain in further conflicts, particularly with France. Ultimately, he suggests that a national "healing" through unity is essential before considering any changes to the royal lineage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aHanover, House of -- Early works to 1800
653			_aJames, Prince of Wales, 1688-1766 -- Early works to 1800
653			_aGreat Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Succession -- Early works to 1800
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36628
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