The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol. I., Part F. by David Hume
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Author | Hume, David, 1711-1776 |
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Title |
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol. I., Part F.
From Charles II. to James II. |
Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_History_of_England_(Hume_book) |
Note | Reading ease score: 46.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
Credits | David Widger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
Summary | "The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol. I., Part F." by David Hume is a historical account written in the 18th century. This work chronicles the political landscape and key events of England from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the end of the reign of James II, detailing the complexities of monarchy, governance, and civil strife. It provides in-depth insights into influential figures such as Charles II and the tumultuous times following the English Civil War, giving readers an understanding of early modern English history. The opening of this volume begins with the restoration of Charles II to the throne and examines the context of his ascension, noting the king's popularity and the optimism of the English people following the chaos of civil war. It describes the king's initial actions to establish his authority, including the selection of advisors from diverse political backgrounds, and explores the challenges he faced from various factions within the nation. Hume highlights the king's efforts to maintain peace and unity, the nuanced political dynamics at play, and the significant legacies of the previous conflicts, setting the stage for the ensuing complexities of his reign and the broader shift towards constitutional monarchy in England. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
Subject | Great Britain -- History -- James II, 1685-1688 |
Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 19216 |
Release Date | Sep 8, 2006 |
Most Recently Updated | Dec 2, 2023 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 125 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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