William and Mary

By John van der Kiste

Book Overview

Mary (1662--1694), daughter of James, Duke of York, heir to the English throne, then 15, is said to have wept for a day and a half when she was told she was to marry her cousin, William (1650--1702),... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750930489
• ISBN13: 9780750930482
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: History Pr Ltd
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.3" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

Great Read, Interesting Biogaphy

William and Mary is a fascinating look into two of the most unique of British monarchs. The only joint sovereigns in British history, William and Mary reigned togther from 1689 to 1693, when Mary died and William ruled alone until 1702. Van de Kiste's clear writing style and interesting anecdotes make the history come alive, and a series of carefully selected plates enliven the text. Overall a very good read into what most historians simply gloss over- the feelings and aspects of daily life of the period.