Published in 1827, this book is a scathing critique of the British government's decision to repeal the laws that prevented Catholics from holding public office. Written by the Bishop of Exeter, it argues that the decision was a betrayal of England's Protestant heritage and a grave threat to the nation's security. While it was not successful in stopping the repeal, this book remains a powerful critique of religious tolerance and political liberalism.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 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.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.