The Life Progresses And Rebellion Of James, Duke Of Monmouth V2

By George Roberts

Book Overview

The Life Progresses And Rebellion Of James, Duke Of Monmouth V2 is a historical book written by George Roberts. It is a detailed account of the life of James, Duke of Monmouth, who was the illegitimate son of King Charles II of England. The book covers Monmouth's early life, his education, and his rise to prominence as a military leader.The second volume of the book focuses on Monmouth's rebellion against his uncle, King James II, which took place in 1685. The rebellion was an attempt to overthrow the Catholic king and establish Monmouth as the rightful heir to the throne. The book describes the events leading up to the rebellion, including Monmouth's recruitment of supporters and his failed attempt to gain the support of the Protestant nobility.The book also covers the rebellion itself, including the battles that took place and the eventual capture and execution of Monmouth. Roberts provides a detailed analysis of the political and religious tensions that led to the rebellion and the impact it had on the monarchy and the wider society.Overall, The Life Progresses And Rebellion Of James, Duke Of Monmouth V2 is a comprehensive and well-researched account of one of the most significant events in English history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the monarchy, politics, and society in seventeenth-century England.In Two Volumes. And To His Capture And Execution: With A Full Account Of The Bloody Assize, And Copious Biographical Notices.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: 1428651187
• ISBN13: 9781428651180
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"