The History Of England From James II

The History of England from James II is a book written by Thomas Babington Macaulay, which chronicles the history of England from the reign of James II to the year 1700. The book is divided into five volumes and covers a wide range of historical events, including the Glorious Revolution, the War of Spanish Succession, and the reign of Queen Anne.Macaulay's writing style is known for its vivid descriptions, detailed analysis, and strong opinions. He provides a critical assessment of the political and social developments of the time, and offers insights into the personalities of the key figures of the era.The book is a comprehensive account of the period, and is considered to be one of the most important works of English history. It is widely read and studied by historians, students, and anyone interested in the history of England.The case of Glencoe was, doubtless, an extreme case; but it cannot easily be distinguished in principle from cases which, in war, are of ordinary occurrence. Very terrible military executions are sometimes indispensable. Humanity itself may require them. Who then is to decide whether there be an emergency such as makes severity the truest mercy? (Five Volumes, Complete).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.