02454cam a22003253u 4500 30793 UtSlPG 20260610133713.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 DA Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron, 1800-1859 Geschichte von England seit der Thronbesteigung Jakob's des Zweiten. Zweiter Band Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-12-29 Produced by Louise Hope, Delphine Lettau, richyfourtytwo and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Geschichte von England seit der Thronbesteigung Jakob's des Zweiten. Zweiter Band" by Thomas Babington Macaulay is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The text delves into the socio-economic and political conditions of England during the time of King James II, focusing on significant transformations since 1685. Macaulay aims to present a comprehensive analysis of various aspects of English life, including population dynamics, governance, and military structure, as well as the intricate relationship between societal progress and historical events. At the start of the work, the author introduces the state of England around 1685, highlighting the vast changes that have taken place since that period. He presents the complexities involved in understanding the nation's history, emphasizing the need for accurate data and caution against misconceptions arising from familiar names and notable families. Macaulay sets the foundation for his exploration of England's development, addressing the nuances in population estimates, military systems, and the economic framework that influenced the nation's evolution, thereby preparing readers for a thorough exploration of England's historical landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Great Britain -- History -- James II, 1685-1688 Great Britain -- History -- William and Mary, 1689-1702 Beseler, Wilhelm, 1806-1884 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30793 71639 71639