LETTERS OF FRANCIS ATTERBURY, BISHOP OF ROCHESTER TO THE CHE IBD

Sinopsis

This collection comprises the letters of Francis Atterbury, Bishop of Rochester, to the Chevalier De St George (James Francis Edward Stuart, the ?Old Pretender?) and other adherents of the House of Stuart. Drawn from original documents in Her Majesty?s Collection, these letters offer a unique glimpse into the Jacobite movement and its efforts to restore the Stuart monarchy in Great Britain during the early 18th century.Atterbury, a prominent figure in the Church of England and a staunch supporter of the Stuart cause, used his correspondence to navigate the treacherous political landscape and plot the return of the exiled royal family. The letters reveal Atterbury?s involvement in clandestine activities, his assessment of political opportunities, and his relationships with key Jacobite figures. Students of British history and political intrigue will find valuable insights into a pivotal era. Readers interested in epistolary history will appreciate the carefully preserved historical voice of Bishop Atterbury.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.