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100 1 _aTraill, H. D.
_q(Henry Duff),
_d1842-1900
245 1 0 _aWilliam the Third
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
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 2011-07-29
508 _aE-text prepared by Delphine Lettau, Barbara Kosker, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
520 _a"William the Third" by H. D. Traill is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work details the life and political career of William Henry, Prince of Orange, who became a significant figure in the shaping of modern England. The narrative focuses on his early life, the political environment of his time, and the events leading up to his ascension to the English throne, elaborating on his character and ambitions amidst the conflicts of his era. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces William's lineage, emphasizing the noble heritage and historical significance of the House of Nassau. Born in the Hague in 1650, William grows up amidst power struggles and political intrigue, notably the rivalry between his supporters and the dominant municipal party led by the De Witts. His education and formative years are marked by a blend of personal ambitions and the heavy weight of expectations from his ancestry, which instills in him the desire to assert his family’s legacy. Unfolding against the backdrop of international conflicts such as the War of 1672, William faces numerous challenges that will define his future role in English history. The opening chapters set the stage for his eventual rise to power, underscoring the interplay of personal traits, historical context, and political dynamics that accompany his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- William and Mary, 1689-1702
653 _aWilliam III, King of England, 1650-1702
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36895
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