Publisher's Synopsis
The History of England From the Accession of James II V4 is a comprehensive book written by Lord Macaulay. The book covers the history of England from the time of James II's accession to the throne until the end of the 17th century. It is the fourth volume in a series of five books that cover the history of England from the Roman invasion to the reign of William III.The book provides a detailed account of the political, social, and cultural events that took place during the period covered. It covers the reigns of James II, William III, and Mary II, and the Glorious Revolution that saw the overthrow of James II and the establishment of a constitutional monarchy.The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers of all levels. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of England and the development of its political institutions.1861. Volume 4 of 5. Lord Macaulay wrote this history of England from the accession of King James the Second down to a time which was within the memory of men still living. He recounts the errors which, in a few months, alienated a loyal gentry and priesthood from the House of Stuart. He traces the course of that revolution which terminated the long struggle between our sovereigns and their parliaments, and bound up together the rights of the people and the title of the reigning dynasty. Lord Macaulay relates how the new settlement was, during many troubled years, successfully defended against foreign and domestic enemies; how, under that settlement, the authority of law and the security of property were found to be compatible with a liberty of discussion and of individual action never before known.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.
