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James II (Penguin Monarchs)
David Womersley studies James II as the last Catholic monarch of England, Scotland and Ireland. The book follows his military career, succession in 1685 and early strength after defeating rebellion, before turning to the policies that rapidly alienated political and religious allies.
James’s effort to secure toleration for Catholics and dissenters became entangled with fears of arbitrary government and a permanent Catholic dynasty. Womersley explains how the birth of a son, the invitation to William of Orange and James’s flight produced the Glorious Revolution and ended his reign.
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