James The Second And The Duke Of Berwick

By Charles Townshend Wilson

Book Overview

""James The Second And The Duke Of Berwick"" is a historical biography written by Charles Townshend Wilson. The book chronicles the lives of King James II of England and his illegitimate son, James FitzJames, also known as the Duke of Berwick. The narrative follows their political and military careers, as well as their personal lives, including their relationships with their families and the women in their lives. The book explores the tumultuous political landscape of 17th and 18th century Europe, including the Glorious Revolution, the War of the Spanish Succession, and the Jacobite uprisings. It also delves into the complex family dynamics of the Stuarts and their relationships with other European monarchies.Through extensive research and analysis, Wilson provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of James II and the Duke of Berwick, shedding light on their successes and failures, their strengths and weaknesses, and their impact on European history. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the political and military history of Europe during this period, as well as those interested in the lives of the Stuart monarchs and their descendants.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163634409
• ISBN13: 9781163634400
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 466 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"