Project Gutenberg 2003-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 83 Fox, Charles James 1749 1806 Fox, C. J. (Charles James) Morley, Henry 1822 1894 A History of the Early Part of the Reign of James the Second Transcribed from the 1888 Cassell & Company edition by David Price "A History of the Early Part of the Reign of James the Second" by Charles James Fox is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed examination of the political landscape and key events during the early reign of King James II of England, focusing on the complexities of power, governance, and the struggles for liberty. It likely explores themes such as the transition of authority from Charles II to James II, highlighting the intricate web of political maneuvering and public sentiment during this tumultuous period in English history. The opening of this work serves as an introduction to the historical context and established norms that characterized the late 17th century. Fox begins by discussing the reign of Charles II and the political climate leading to James II's accession to the throne. He reflects on the past governance styles and the lingering influence of prior monarchs, setting the stage for an analysis of James II's intentions and policies. Fox outlines the expectations versus reality of James's early reign, emphasizing his declarations of clemency and stability, whilst hinting at potential strife and arbitrary power that resonate with the populace's wariness of monarchical authority. This introductory portion lays the groundwork for a deeper exploration of James II's reign, providing readers with insights into the significant events and characters that shaped this critical era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Great Britain -- History -- James II, 1685-1688 DA Text United Kingdom Browsing: History - British Browsing: History - General 399427 399323 2024-10-02T11:43:59.595772 2023-10-02T10:05:59.784313 text/html text/html 395564 2007-10-04T13:20:22 text/html 141408 2007-10-04T13:24:07 text/html application/zip 240433 2024-10-02T11:44:07.440731 application/epub+zip 245562 2024-10-02T11:44:03.344739 application/epub+zip 212037 2024-10-02T11:44:01.962770 application/epub+zip 508482 2024-10-02T11:44:10.736739 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 490534 2024-10-02T11:44:06.612717 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 446651 2022-09-02T13:40:14.327653 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 389275 389228 2024-10-02T11:43:59.229782 2023-10-02T10:05:59.484284 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 389075 2007-10-04T13:24:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 140302 2007-10-04T13:24:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20453 2024-10-02T11:44:10.870714 application/rdf+xml 23930 2024-10-02T11:44:02.519742 image/jpeg 4578 2024-10-02T11:44:02.238737 image/jpeg 239676 2024-10-02T11:43:59.631769 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia