William III & Mary II: Partners in Revolution

by Jonathan Keates

Book Overview

William III (1689-1702) & Mary II (1689-94) (Britain's only ever 'joint monarchs') changed the course of the entire country's history, coming to power through a coup (which involved Mary betraying her own father), reestablishing parliament on a new footing and, through commiting Britain to fighting France, initiating an immensely long period of warfare and colonial expansion. Jonathan Keates' wonderful book makes both monarchs vivid, the cold, shrewd...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 014197687X
• ISBN13: 9780141976877
• Release Date: February 2016
• Publisher: Allen Lane
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.9" x 7.2"