The True Story of My Parliamentary Struggle

"The True Story of My Parliamentary Struggle" by Charles Bradlaugh is a record from the 1800s chronicling Bradlaugh’s battle with British Parliament over his right to affirm instead of swearing an oath because he was an atheist. The book explores important ideas like freedom of belief, rights for all, and the complicated rules of Parliament. It's important for anyone who wants to learn about political history and how secularism grew. The story starts with Bradlaugh explaining that many people didn't fully understand his situation, so he wanted to explain exactly what happened in the House of Commons. He talks about his request to make a formal declaration instead of taking the usual oath, using the Evidence Amendment Acts as his legal support. The book also describes the creation of a special committee to study his case, setting the stage for the legal and political challenges that followed.