Publisher's Synopsis
The Queen's Matrimonial Ladder: A National Toy (1820) is a satirical book written by William Hone. The book is a parody of a children's toy called a ""matrimonial ladder"" that was popular in the early 19th century. The ladder represented the different levels of society that a person could climb through marriage. Hone's book takes this idea and applies it to the marriage of Queen Caroline, the estranged wife of King George IV. The book is a scathing critique of the royal family and their treatment of Queen Caroline. It portrays the queen as a victim of the king's cruelty and infidelity, and it exposes the corruption and hypocrisy of the royal court.The book is illustrated with satirical images that mock the royal family and their supporters. The ladder itself is depicted as a rickety and unstable structure, with each rung representing a different scandal or injustice. The book also includes a satirical poem that describes the various levels of the matrimonial ladder and the people who inhabit them.Overall, The Queen's Matrimonial Ladder: A National Toy (1820) is a biting satire that exposes the flaws and injustices of the British monarchy. It is a powerful critique of the social and political structures of the time, and it remains a relevant commentary on power and privilege in modern society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
