The Life Progresses And Rebellion Of James, Duke Of Monmouth V1

The Life Progresses And Rebellion Of James, Duke Of Monmouth V1 is a historical book written by George Roberts. It tells the story of James Scott, the illegitimate son of King Charles II, who was raised as a nobleman and eventually became the Duke of Monmouth. The book describes his early life, his education, and his military career, as well as his relationships with his father and other members of the royal family.The second half of the book focuses on Monmouth's rebellion against his uncle, King James II, in 1685. Roberts provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the rebellion, including Monmouth's attempts to gain support from the English people and his failed invasion of England. The book also describes the aftermath of the rebellion, including Monmouth's capture and execution.Overall, The Life Progresses And Rebellion Of James, Duke Of Monmouth V1 is a fascinating historical account of a tumultuous period in English history, and provides insight into the life and character of one of the most intriguing figures of the time.In Two Volumes. And To His Capture And Execution: With A Full Account Of The Bloody Assize, And Copious Biographical Notices.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.