George Parker Macclesfield (Earl of)
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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 A key historical document, 'The Earl Of Macclesfield’s Speech' showcases the arguments and considerations involved in this significant shift in timekeeping and its impact on British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.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.
