Geschichte von England seit der Thronbesteigung Jakob's des Zweiten. Sechster…
"Geschichte von England seit der Thronbesteigung Jakob's des Zweiten. Sechster Band" by Thomas Babington Macaulay is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the political and social events surrounding the reign of King William III and Queen Mary II following the Revolution that led to the ousting of King James II. It provides an in-depth analysis of key figures, political movements, and public sentiment during this tumultuousperiod in English history. The opening of this volume discusses the immediate celebrations across England following the ascension of William and Mary. It vividly portrays the joyous public response in London, with processions and celebrations, while also revealing the underlying discontent among significant social groups, such as the clergy and the army. Macaulay paints a complex picture of the aftermath of the revolution: while many citizens rejoiced, there was also growing unease and unrest among those who felt slighted or marginalized by the new regime. As the narrative progresses, the tensions and political dynamics between the Whigs and Tories during this early phase of William's reign begin to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron, 1800-1859 |
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| Translator | Beseler, Wilhelm, 1806-1884 |
| Title | Geschichte von England seit der Thronbesteigung Jakob's des Zweiten. Sechster Band: enthaltend Kapitel 11 und 12 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Louise Hope, Delphine Lettau and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | German |
| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39562 |
| Release Date | Apr 29, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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