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100 1 _aSmollett, T.
_q(Tobias),
_d1721-1771
245 1 4 _aThe History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.II. :
_bContinued from the Reign of William and Mary to the Death of George II.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-09-08
508 _aDavid Widger
520 _a"The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol. II." by Tobias Smollett is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume focuses on the events surrounding the reign of William and Mary, covering the period from the aftermath of the Glorious Revolution to the death of George II. The narrative delves into the political changes, social conflicts, and significant battles that occurred during this transformative era in English history. The opening portion of this volume details the state of England immediately after the Revolution and the corresponding transformation of its constitution. It explains how the monarchy's power was redefined in light of the new parliamentary authority and the political dynamics among various factions such as the Whigs and Tories. Key events, such as the coronation of William III and the early challenges faced by his administration—including mutinies in the army and contentious parliamentary debates—are introduced. The reader is given insight into the tensions between the monarchy and parliament, as well as the societal implications of these shifts, setting the stage for the broader conflicts explored in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- William and Mary, 1689-1702
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Anne, 1702-1714
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- George I, 1714-1727
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- George II, 1727-1760
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19217
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