History of England James II to William and Mary
by Thomas Babington Macaulay · 21 episodes
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In this captivating third volume, Chapter 14 of Baron Macaulays 19th-century series, we journey through the pivotal moments leading up to the reign of William and Mary. Macaulay skillfully resumes Englands history up to the Stuart kings, revealing his fascination with the decline of divine right and the ascendance of Parliament. The accession of William and Mary, Dutch Protestant royalty, marks a transformative chapter in British history. With a blend of literary flair and political insight, Macaulay explores 17th-century events, including a military campaign in Ireland and the Church of Englands oath-swearing controversy, where some clergymen resisted pledging loyalty to the...
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