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James II And His Wives is a historical non-fiction book written by Allan Fea. The book is a detailed account of the life of James II, the last Catholic monarch of England. The author delves into the personal life of James II, including his marriages to his two wives, Anne Hyde and Mary of Modena. Fea examines the political and religious context of the time, including the tensions between Catholics and Protestants, and the role of James II in these conflicts. The book also explores the impact of James II's reign on the monarchy and the wider society, including the Glorious Revolution and the subsequent establishment of the Protestant monarchy.The author provides a comprehensive analysis of the reign of James II, drawing on a range of primary sources and contemporary accounts. The book is well-researched and offers a nuanced perspective on a controversial and complex historical figure. Overall, James II And His Wives is a fascinating read for anyone interested in British history, monarchy, and the religious and political conflicts of the 17th century.Content: The Young Admiral Of The Fleet, A Game Of Hide And Seek, The Duke Wins Laurels And Loses His Heart, James Marries The Chancellor's Daughter, James And His First Wife, The Duchess Dies, James Marries Again, The Papist Scare, Political And Domestic Troubles, Other Anxieties, Monmouth Versus York, Exit King Charles, The End Of Monmouth, The Countess Of Dorchester, James Defies The Law, James At Last Blessed With An Heir, The Rats Leave The Sinking Ship, King Leap's Daughters, The Queen Quits Whitehall With Her Baby, James Has Unpleasant Experiences In Kent, King James's Court At Faversham, From Rochester To Ambleteuse, Bloody Claviers, Ireland In 1689, The Campaign Of 1690, The Intended Invasion Of 1693, The Adventures Of A Jacobite In 1693, Le Roi Est Mort: Vive Le Roi, Requiescant In Pace, The Descendants Of King James, Index.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.
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