Isbn: 9780243402816 - a Report of the Proceedings on the Trial of the Case of Maguire and Others Versus Maguire: Tried Before Mr. Baron Fitzgerald and a Special Jury of the ... the Sittings After Michaelmas Term, 1863 (3 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a gripping account of the trial that ensued when a devoted Catholic father made a deathbed will entrusting the guardianship of his children to the Catholic Church, despite their mother being a Protestant. The subsequent legal battle between the mother and priests over the custody of the children garnered national attention, stirring up a heated debate about religion, parental rights, and the role of the Church in society. Through sworn evidence, the book delves into the complex circumstances surrounding the will's creation, exploring themes of religious freedom, family dynamics, and the clash between personal beliefs and societal norms. Ultimately, the book offers a poignant exploration of the profound impact that religious differences can have on familial relationships and the enduring power of parental love. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…