In 1688 the Catholic James II was removed from the throne and replaced by Protestant monarchs, first William III, and then Mary. The importance of this "glorious revolution," long seen as a crucial shift in Britain from absolutism to constitutional monarchy, has recently been questioned by historians. This wide-ranging book takes a fresh look at the people and events of 1688. Challenging recent work and arguing that 1688 did see a decisive, though not inevitable, movement toward mixed, constitutional monarchy, Speck provides a vivid picture of politics and society in the Glorious Revolution. He explores the nature of the late Stuart monarchy, and its likely development without the "accident" of James II; the personality of James himself, and the significance of his flight; the nature of the conspiracy to invite William of Orange to England and place him on the throne; and the Revolution's constitutional importance and long-term social and religious implications.

Reluctant Revolutionaries: Englishmen and the Revolution of 1688 (Oxford Paperbacks)

History

Speck, W.A.

Americas

Oxford University Press

In 1688 the Catholic James II was removed from the throne and replaced by the Protestant monarchs William III and Mary. The importance of this "glorious revolution," long seen as a crucial shift in Britain from absolutism to constitutional monarchy, has recently been questioned by historians. This wide-ranging book takes a fresh look at the people and events of 1688. Challenging recent work and arguing that 1688 did see a decisive, though not inevitable, movement toward mixed, constitutional monarchy, Speck provides a vivid picture of politics and society in the Glorious Revolution. He explores the nature of the late Stuart monarchy, and its likely development without the "accident" of James II; the personality of James himself, and the significance of his flight; the nature of the conspiracy to invite William of Orange to England and place him on the throne; and the Revolution's constitutional importance and long-term social and religious implications.

Reluctant Revolutionaries: Englishmen and the Revolution of 1688

Definitive, concise, and very interesting... From William Shakespeare to Winston Churchill, the Very Interesting People series provides authoritative bite-sized biographies of Britain's most fascinating historical figures - people whose influence and importance have stood the test of time. Each book in the series is based upon the biographical entry from the world-famous Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. The Very Interesting People series includes the following titles: 1.William Shakespeare by Peter Holland 2. George Eliot by Rosemary Ashton 3. Charles Dickens by Michael Slater 4. Charles Darwin by Adrian Desmond, James Moore, and Janet Browne 5. Isaac Newton by Richard S.Westfall 6. Elizabeth I by Patrick Collinson 7. George III by John Cannon 8. Benjamin Disraeli by Jonathan Parry 9. Christopher Wren by Kerry Downes 10. John Ruskin by Robert Hewison 11. James Joyce by Bruce Stewart 12. John Milton by Gordon Campbell 13. Jane Austen by Marilyn Butler 14. Henry VIII by Eric Ives 15. Queen Victoria by K. D. Reynolds and H. C. G. Matthew 16. Winston Churchill by Paul Addison 17. Oliver Cromwell by John Morrill 18. Thomas Paine by Mark Philp 19. J. M. W. Turner by Luke Herrmann 20. William and Mary by Tony Claydon and W. A. Speck

William and Mary (Very Interesting People Series)

Biographies & Memoirs

Claydon, Tony

Historical

Did you know that:- the thirteen colonies which became the USA were not the most valuable British possessions in America?- Georgia was not the thirteenth but the fourteenth British colony in North America?- despite the claims in the Declaration of Independence, George III was not a tyrant?Information on these facts, and many many more, can be found in this fascinating and helpful A-Z guide.   Colonial America's key events and personalities - from the first expedition to Roanoke Island in 1584 to the conclusion of the War of Independence - are readily accessible in this invaluable dictionary.  Mary K. Geiter and W. A. Speck set the thirteen colonies which became the United States in an Atlantic context, dealing not only with the thirteen but also with Britain's other colonies in North America and the West Indies.  The imperial connection is stressed too with entries on British monarchs and politicians, admirals and generals, Acts of Parliament and European wars which impacted on the American colonies. Also featuring a Select Bibliography and full Chronology to aid learning, this wide-ranging, clear and authoritative text is an essential reference for students, scholars and anyone with an interest in British America.

Dictionary of British America, 1584-1783

Geiter, Mary K.

PALGRAVE~MACMILLAN

Swift (Literature in perspective)

Evans Bros.

From the "Glorious Revolution" to victory at Waterloo: every aspect of British history during the pivotal period between 1688 and 1815 comes into fascinating focus in a series of detailed essays and quick-reference entries. Check the facts on politicians such as Walpole and Charles James Fox, and then find out about the electoral system as a whole. Pinpoint the period's best architects, and learn about the aristocracy, agriculture, authors, inventors, castles, censorship, clergymen, generals, and the American War of Independence.

Cassell's Companion to Eighteenth Century Britain

Brumwell, Stephen

Europe

Cassell

Colonial America deals with the development of the American colonies from the first permanent settlement at Jamestown to the independence of the 13 which became the US. Instead of anticipating the birth of a nation, Mary K. Geiter and W. A. Speck treat the history of the colonies as part of the wider history of the British Empire, including colonies in the Americas which did not rebel against British rule, such as the islands in the West Indies. In this way, Geiter and Speck demonstrate how Britain and America shared a common history for nearly 200 years.

Colonial America: From Jamestown to Yorktown

A Concise History of Britain, 1707–1975 (Cambridge Concise Histories)

This volume provides a concise, illustrated history of Great Britain over nearly three centuries since the union with Scotland in 1707. The general theme is the interaction of state and society--specifically the interplay of parliament and the electorate. The author argues that conservative politics prevailed largely in a deeply conservative society, and that reactionary causes generally obtained more support than radical campaigns.

Cambridge University Press

Este libro ofrece una historia ilustrada y sucinta de Gran Bretaña en los últimos tres siglos, desde su formación como estado soberano con la Unión de Inglaterra y Escocia en 1707 hasta su pérdida parcial de soberanía al entrar a formar parte de la Comunidad Europea tras su aprobación en el referéndum de 1975. El tema general de este volumen es la interacción entre el Estado y la sociedad, y en particular entre el parlamento y el electorado. La tan retrasada introducción de la democracia es vista como una consecuencia del inherente conservadurismo de la sociedad británica - o al menos la inglesa. Las causas reaccionarias eran más poderosas, y las fuerzas de inercia más duraderas, que las campanas radicales - una conclusión que se ve quizás fortalecida por los resultados de las elecciones de 1992.

Historia de Gran Bretaña (Spanish Language Publishing Programme S) (Spanish Edition)

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Reluctant Revolutionaries: Englishmen and the Revolution of 1688 (Oxford Paperbacks)

Reluctant Revolutionaries: Englishmen and the Revolution of 1688

William and Mary (Very Interesting People Series)

Dictionary of British America, 1584-1783

Swift (Literature in perspective)

Cassell's Companion to Eighteenth Century Britain

Colonial America: From Jamestown to Yorktown

A Concise History of Britain, 1707–1975 (Cambridge Concise Histories)

A Concise History of Britain, 1707–1975 (Cambridge Concise Histories)

Historia de Gran Bretaña (Spanish Language Publishing Programme S) (Spanish Edition)