Burnet's History of My Own Time. a New Edition Based on That of M. J. Routh, D. D. Part I : Volume II.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Airy, Osmund., author.

Series:

Burnet's History of My Own Time Series

Burnet's History of My Own Time Series ; v.2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Great Britain--History--Sources.

Great Britain.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (541 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2016.

Summary:

Burnet's 'History of My Own Time' is a detailed historical account focused on the reign of King Charles II of England, as edited by Osmund Airy. This volume explores political, religious, and social dynamics during the latter part of Charles II's reign, spanning 1673 to 1685. It provides insights into the Test Act, James II's second marriage, and treaties with foreign powers, alongside broader themes such as governance, dissent, and the influence of French political models. The text includes commentary on key figures like Count Schomberg and reflects the tensions between monarchy, parliament, and religious factions. Intended for historians and readers interested in English history, the work combines contemporary observations with analysis of primary sources, highlighting Burnet's perspective on significant events and personalities of the era. Generated by AI.

Contents:

TITLE PAGE

PREFACE

BURNET'S HISTORY OF MY OWN TIME

Book III: Reign of Charles II (1673-1685)

I: Test Act, Second Marriage of James, Treaty of Cologne

II: Relations of Burnet with Charles and the Duke of York, Breach with Lauderdale, and Opposition to Lauderdale in Scotland

III: Shaftesbury Dismissed, Attack upon Lauderdale, Buckingham and Arlington, Peace with the Dutch

IV: Violent Administration of Lauderdale in Scotland, Disgrace of Burnet

V: Danby and the Non-Resisting Test, Parliamentary Attack upon Lauderdale, Characters of Opposition Leaders

VI: The Fifteen Months' Prorogation, Essex in Ireland, Persecution of Conventicles in Scotland

VII: Danby defeats the Opposition, French conquest of the Spanish Low Countries, Marriage of William of Orange and Mary

VIII: Scottish Affairs, Judicial murder of Mitchell, the Highland invasion of the West, Peace of Nimeguen

IX: The Popish Terror and the Impeachment of Danby, Dissolution of the Pensionary Parliament

X: Fall of Danby, Exclusion Debates, Close of the Popish Terror, Bothwell Brigg Rebellion, Dissolution

XI: Exclusion, Habeas Corpus Act, Dissolution of Charles' Last Parliament

XII: Reaction in favour of the Court

XIII: James in Scotland

XIV: Triumph of the Court, The Rye House Plot, Trial and Execution of Russell

XV: Further Persecution of the Whigs, Trial of Sidney, Final Discharge of Monmouth

XVI: Cruelties of James's Government of Scotland

XVII: Close of Charles II's Reign

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ISBN:

9781773010144

177301014X

OCLC:

1470858754