The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 4, Chapter 21)

Thomas Babington Macaulay (1800 - 1859)

This is volume 4 chapter 21 of a series of books written by the Baron Macaulay (1800-1859) in the 19th century. It starts with a brief resume of the history of England up until the Stuart kings and then starts to delve into a little more detail. Macaulay is primarily fascinated by ending of any claim to divine right of kings and the growing role of Parliament in the governing of the country. He sees the accession of William and Mary (Dutch, Protestant royalty) to the British throne as a key moment in the history of the British Isles. This is a book delightful for the literary gifts of the author and intriguing for his view of 19th century English and world politics.
(Jim Mowatt)

Genre(s): History

Language: English

Group: Macaulay - History of England, from the accession of James II

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 01 - Chapter XXI, Part 1 Brendan Stallard
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Play 02 02 - Chapter XXI, Part 2 Brendan Stallard
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Play 03 03 - Chapter XXI, Part 3 Brendan Stallard
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Play 04 04 - Chapter XXI, Part 4 Brendan Stallard
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Play 05 05 - Chapter XXI, Part 5 Brendan Stallard
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Play 06 06 - Chapter XXI, Part 6 Brendan Stallard
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Play 07 07 - Chapter XXI, Part 7 Brendan Stallard
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Play 08 08 - Chapter XXI, Part 8 Brendan Stallard
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Play 09 09 - Chapter XXI, Part 9 Brendan Stallard
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Play 10 10 - Chapter XXI, Part 10 Brendan Stallard
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Play 11 11 - Chapter XXI, Part 11 Brendan Stallard
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Play 12 12 - Chapter XXI, Part 12 Brendan Stallard
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Play 13 13 - Chapter XXI, Part 13 Brendan Stallard
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Play 14 14 - Chapter XXI, Part 14 Brendan Stallard
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