02485cam a22003133u 4500 51378 UtSlPG 20260610134201.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||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. Siebenter Band: enthaltend Kapitel 13 und 14. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-03-06 Produced by Jens Sadowski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. "Geschichte von England seit der Thronbesteigung Jakob's des Zweiten. Siebenter Band" by Thomas Babington Macaulay is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume focuses on significant events in England and Scotland during the time of King James II, specifically detailing the political turmoil and social upheaval marked by the Revolution in Scotland. The narrative likely encapsulates the clash between the royalists and the Whigs, along with the emerging influence of key figures in this tumultuous period. The opening of this work introduces the intensity of the Scottish Revolution, which was characterized by a much fiercer uprising than that in England, spurred by years of oppressive governance. Macaulay outlines the political landscape, explaining how various factions, including the Whigs and royalists, were contending for power amidst the widespread unrest. The narrative sets the stage for events following King James II's overthrow, highlighting the actions of figures such as William of Orange and local lords, who maneuvered politically to establish their status and influence in the changing governance of Scotland. The text hints at themes of betrayal, fluctuating loyalties, and the dynamics of power that will unfold throughout the subsequent chapters. (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 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51378 92216 92216