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Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron, 1800-1859 |
| Title |
The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 5
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_History_of_England_from_the_Accession_of_James_the_Second
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| Credits |
Produced by Martin Adamson and David Widger
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| Summary |
"The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 5" by Thomas Babington Macaulay is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume, as part of Macaulay's ambitious project detailing English history, covers significant events concerning the political landscape of England during the late 17th century, particularly focusing on the complexities surrounding standing armies, political intrigues, and the dynamics within Parliament. At the start of the volume, the narrative unfolds in December 1697, following the celebration of peace after the Treaty of Ryswick. The Parliament reconvenes to address pressing issues, particularly the fate of the standing army, as public sentiment leans against maintaining a military force in peacetime. Macaulay details the debates and conflicts among key political figures, illustrating the precarious balance of power in government. He introduces character dynamics involving Sunderland, Montague, and various members of Parliament, detailing their motivations and conflicts as they grapple with the implications of military presence and the shifting tides of public opinion. Through the opening chapters, we witness a vivid portrayal of political maneuvering and social discourse against the backdrop of English history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- James II, 1685-1688
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- William and Mary, 1689-1702
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2614 |
| Release Date |
Jun 26, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 10, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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