The History of England, from the Accession of James II - Volume 2

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron, 1800-1859

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The History of England, from the Accession of James II - Volume 2" by Thomas Babington Macaulay is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. This volume focuses on the political and social upheaval in England during the late 17th century, specifically examining the reign of James II and his struggles with Parliament, the church, and various factions within the country. At the start of this volume, Macaulay outlines the turbulent political landscape James II faced as he attempted to solidify his power amidst growing discontent. He discusses the king's aspirations to form a standing army, the repeal of the Habeas Corpus Act, and his attempts to promote Roman Catholicism, which were met with severe opposition from Parliament and the Protestant populace. The tension escalates as political factions align in defense of their interests, leading to significant events such as parliamentary debates, public unrest, and the eventual downfall of James II as he confronted the reality of a divided nation amid foreign pressures and internal dissent. This opening sets the stage for a rich exploration of the complexities of governance, religion, and identity in a pivotal period of British history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Martin Adamson and David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_History_of_England_from_the_Accession_of_James_the_Second

Release date is 2008-06-26