Publisher's Synopsis
""A History of the Early Part of the Reign of James the Second"" is a historical book written by the Right Honorable Charles James Fox and originally published in 1808. The book chronicles the reign of King James II of England from 1685 to 1688, focusing on the political and social events that occurred during this period. Fox was a prominent politician and statesman in the late 18th century and early 19th century, and his book provides a unique perspective on the reign of James II, as Fox was a Whig and a staunch opponent of the king's policies. The book covers topics such as the Glorious Revolution of 1688, the conflict between James II and the Whig party, and the king's attempts to promote Catholicism in England. Fox's writing style is clear and concise, making the book accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in British history. Overall, ""A History of the Early Part of the Reign of James the Second"" is an important historical work that sheds light on a crucial period in English history and provides insight into the political and social issues of the time.With an Introductory Chapter to which is added an Appendix.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
