The History of England, from the Accession of James II. by Macaulay
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| Author | Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron, 1800-1859 |
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| Editor | Widger, David, 1932-2021? |
| Title |
The History of England, from the Accession of James II.
Complete Contents of the Five Volumes |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_History_of_England_from_the_Accession_of_James_the_Second |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The History of England, from the Accession of James II." by Thomas Babington Macaulay is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores England's political and social landscape starting from the accession of James II, focusing on the events that led to the Glorious Revolution and the establishment of parliamentary democracy. Macaulay's detailed narrative captures the complex interplay of power, religion, and public sentiment during this pivotal era in British history. The work is a monumental examination of significant political upheavals, including the rise and fall of monarchies, the influence of religious factions, and the establishment of constitutional principles. It chronicles key events such as the flight of James II, the rise of William of Orange, and the subsequent establishment of a constitutional monarchy, underscoring the public's struggle for liberty and the rule of law. Throughout the volumes, Macaulay provides rich character sketches of notable figures, detailed analyses of political struggles, and reflections on the implications of these historical developments for the future of England, ultimately celebrating the triumph of parliamentary governance over absolute rule. (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 -- William and Mary, 1689-1702 |
| Subject | Indexes |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25902 |
| Release Date | Jun 26, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 22, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 73 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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