James II: The Last Catholic King Contributor(s): Womersley, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 014197706X ISBN-13: 9780141977065 Publisher: Allen Lane OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: February 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science - Biography & Autobiography | Royalty - History | Europe - Great Britain - Stuart Era (1603-1714) |
Dewey: 941.067 |
Series: Penguin Monarchs |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 4.9" W x 7.1" (0.40 lbs) 128 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: One of the most catastrophic reigns in British history The short, action-packed reign of James II (1685-88) is generally seen as one of the most catastrophic in British history. James managed, despite having access to tremendous reserves of good will and deference, to so alienate his supporters that he had to flee for his life. And yet, most of that life was spent not as king but first as heir to Charles II, as Duke of York (after whom New York is named) and then in the last part of his life as the first Jacobite "Pretender," starting a problem that would haunt Britain's rulers for generations. |