James II

by W.A. Speck

Forced out of power in the"Glorious Revolution" of 1688, and defeated in the subsequent battle of the Boyne by William of Orange, the short reign of James II has an importance that reaches far beyond his three years in power. An ardent Roman Catholic, his efforts to return England to the Catholic faith resonate to this day in Northern Ireland. Similarly, his attacks on the representative institutions that had been developing since the Restoration,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 058228712X
• ISBN13: 9780582287129
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.2" x 6.4"