The Earl Of Macclesfield's Speech In The House Of Peers, On Monday The 18th Day Of March, 1750: At The Second Reading Of The Bill, For Regulating The (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781247505763)

This is a transcript of the speech given by George Parker, Earl of Macclesfield, in the House of Peers on March 18, 1750, during the second reading of the bill concerning the regulation of the commencement of the year. Macclesfield's address provides valuable insight into the debates surrounding the adoption of the Gregorian calendar in Great Britain. A key historical document, "The Earl Of Macclesfield's Speech" showcases the arguments and considerations involved in this significant shift in timekeeping and its impact on British society. It is essential reading for historians, legal scholars, and anyone interested in the history of science and the evolution of calendar systems.

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