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Lonely voices crying in the wilderness: the bishops who opposed the American war

In the latest post for the Georgian Lords, Dr Charles Littleton considers the role of a minority of the bishops in the House of Lords standing in opposition to the ministerial response to the developing crisis in America. In all the recent coverage on the departure of the hereditary peers from the House of Lords, it could easily be overlooked that the bishops of the … Continue reading Lonely voices crying in the wilderness: the bishops who opposed the American war

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A Turning Point? The Declaration of Independence and the House of Lords

The latest Georgian Lords blog by Dr Charles Littleton, Senior Research Fellow of the Lords 1715-90 Section, considers the origins and use of the two manuscript copies of the Declaration of Independence to be found in the United Kingdom. The Declaration of Independence has iconic status in the United States of America as one of the country’s foundation documents and the 4th of July, the … Continue reading A Turning Point? The Declaration of Independence and the House of Lords

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