James II (Penguin Monarchs): The Last Catholic King

by David Womersley

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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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0141989858
• ISBN13: 9780141989853
• Release Date: January 2020
• Publisher: Penguin Monarchs
• Length: 144 Pages