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The Reigns of Charles II and James VII II
Author | : Lionel K.J. Glassey |
Publsiher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 315 |
Release | : 1997-03-10 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781349254323 |
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British history in the period from the restoration of 1660 to the revolution of 1688, no less than in other periods, has been subject to 'revisionism'. This volume examines and analyses some of the challenging new theories relating to politics, society, religion and culture that have attracted attention in recent years. It provides both a wide-ranging survey of the principal themes of the post-restoration era, and a series of insights derived from the detailed research of individual contributors.
James VII
Author | : Alastair Mann |
Publsiher | : Birlinn |
Total Pages | : 331 |
Release | : 2014-12-21 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9781907909092 |
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James VII and II is one of the least studied monarchs of Scotland, and has previously mostly been studied from an English perspective or as the muddled victim of the revolution of 1688/9 which delivered for Britain much-vaunted political emancipation. This book provides the first complete portrait of James as a Stewart prince of Scotland, as duke of Albany and King of Scots. It re-evaluates the traditional views of James as a Catholic extremist and absolutist who failed through incompetence, and challenges preconceptions based on strong views of his failings, both in popular belief and serious history. Investigating the personality and motives of the man, this biography assesses James as commander, as Christian and as king, but also as family man and Restoration libertine - a prince of his time. Painting a picture of James from cradle to grave, from childhood to resigned exile, it brings him to life within his Scottish context and as a member of the royal line of Scotland. The journey from dashing young cavalry commander to pious prince in exile appears oddly incongruous given the political and personal trials that lay between. That journey was much more of Scotland than previous studies have suggested - indeed, James was in many ways the last King of Scots.
James II VII
Author | : Laura Brennan |
Publsiher | : Pen and Sword History |
Total Pages | : 210 |
Release | : 2023-06-30 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9781399012591 |
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James II & VII was not born to be a king. As the Duke of York he grew up in a Britain divided by civil wars and witnessed big events in British history including the Battle of Edgehill (1642). After the execution of his father Charles I at the hands of the Parliamentarians, James soldiered in Europe until his brother, Charles II was restored to the crowns of Britain. Under his brother's reign, James converted to Catholicism and subsequently became the heart of several political storms until 1681. Upon inheriting the throne from his brother Charles II, in 1685, James struggled to balance his personal faith and the evolving politics of the time, upsetting courtiers, his parliament and his subjects eventually leading to the Glorious Revolution and him losing his throne in 1688. This book examines the politics and events of James' life, both before and during his reign, to explain why he was unable to maintain the thrones of Britain, as well as the last few years of his life in exile, how he tried to regain the throne and his sad death. Often overlooked as just a king who ruled for less than four years, James II & VII was an accidental but key historical figure in the shaping of British history. The events at the end of his reign were the first steps in creating a better constitution and democratic Britain.
The History of England from the Accession of James the Second
Author | : Thomas Babington Macaulay Baron Macaulay |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 1861 |
Genre | : Great Britain |
ISBN | : BSB:BSB11248936 |
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James the Second and the Duke of Berwick
Author | : Charles Townshend Wilson |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 516 |
Release | : 1876 |
Genre | : Great Britain |
ISBN | : OXFORD:600023480 |
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The Shadow of a Crown
Author | : Meriol Trevor |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 360 |
Release | : 1988 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : STANFORD:36105038407370 |
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A History of the Early Part of the Reign of James the Second
Author | : Charles James Fox |
Publsiher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 163 |
Release | : 2019-12-10 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : EAN:4064066218645 |
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"A History of the Early Part of the Reign of James the Second" by Charles James Fox, edited by Henry Morley, offers a scholarly exploration of a crucial period in British history. Fox's historical analysis delves into the political and social dynamics of James II's reign, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the era's complexities. Morley's editorial expertise enhances the work's accessibility, making it a valuable resource for students of history. With a focus on political intricacies and their consequences, this work offers a comprehensive portrait of a significant juncture in British monarchy.
James II
Author | : William Arthur Speck |
Publsiher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : UOM:39015055817210 |
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This title looks at James II's record in power and challenges the view of him as an unenlightened and bigoted despot, seeking answers beyond the usual Anglo-centric portrayals, in the American colonies, Scotland and Ireland.