James Ii King In Exile

Author : John Callow
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 682 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780752479880

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James II: King in Exile by John Callow Pdf

James II was Britain’s last Catholic king. The spectacular collapse of his regime in 1688 and the seizure of his throne by his nephew William of Orange are the best-known events of his reign. But what of his life after this? What became of him during his final exile? John Callow’s groundbreaking study focuses on this hitherto neglected period of his life: the twelve years he spent attempting to recover his crown through war, diplomacy, assassination and subterfuge. This is the story of the genesis of Jacobitism; of the devotion of the fallen king’s followers, who shed their blood for him at the battle of the Boyne and the massacre at Glencoe, gave up estates and riches to follow him to France, and immortalised his name in artworks, print, and song. Yet, this first ‘King Over the Water’ was far more than a figurehead. A grim, inflexible warlord and a maladroit politician, he was also a man of undeniable principle, which he pursued regardless of the cost to either himself or his subjects. He was an author of considerable talent, and a monarch capable of successive reinventions. Denied his earthly kingdoms, he finally settled upon attaining a heavenly crown and was venerated by the Jacobites as a saint. This powerful, evocative and original book will appeal to anyone interested in Stuart history, politics, culture and military studies.

Author : John Callow (Ph. D.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0750964936

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King in Exile, James II by John Callow (Ph. D.) Pdf

Author : John Callow
Publisher : A&C Black Business Information and Development
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2005-06-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015061418904

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James II by John Callow Pdf

Charts the major issues and crises of James' turbulent life and reign using unique and little known material, from state papers to personal correspondence

Author : Edward T. Corp
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Art
ISBN : 0521584620

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A Court in Exile by Edward T. Corp Pdf

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Author : Edwin Sharpe Grew,Marion Sharpe Grew
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1911
Category : France
ISBN : UOM:39015030656915

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The English Court in Exile by Edwin Sharpe Grew,Marion Sharpe Grew Pdf

Author : W. A. Speck
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317888734

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James II by W. A. Speck Pdf

Forced out of power in the"Glorious Revolution" of 1688, and defeated in the subsequent battle of the Boyne by William of Orange, the short reign of James II has an importance that reaches far beyond his three years in power. An ardent Roman Catholic, his efforts to return England to the Catholic faith resonate to this day in Northern Ireland. Similarly, his attacks on the representative institutions that had been developing since the Restoration, alienated an initially enthusiastic parliament. William Speck looks at all these issues through the figure of the King. Far more broad-ranging than other histories of James II, the book examines James' role in the American colonies - assigned to him by his brother Charles II - his role in Scotland between 1679 and 1862, and his final exercise of power in Ireland.

Author : Eveline Cruickshanks
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1995-07-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780826426451

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The Stuart Court in Exile and the Jacobites by Eveline Cruickshanks Pdf

In recent years Jacobitism has become a subject of growing interst to historians amid academic controversy over various aspects of the subject. The least-known phase of Jacobitism, although in many ways the most important, is the period 1689 to 1718, when the Stuart court in exile was at Saint-Germain-en-Laye, the residence of the kings of France until Louis XIV built Versailles. This collection of essays illuminates the early development of Jacobitism, placing the movement in a coherent historical context. The volume includes an introduction by Edward Corp on the Stuart court and an essay by Eveline Cruickshanks on the importance of Jacobitism in Britain and its links with the exiled court. Other essays discuss Jacobite ideology and the Jacobite press; the internal workings and external relations of the exiled court; the abortive invasion of England in 1692; and Jacobite exiles -- comparable in numbers and influence to the Hugeunots in England -- in France.

Author : His Majesty's Will,J S Clarke
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1022687484

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The Life of James the Second, King of England, &c., Collected Out of Memoirs Writ of His Own Hand by His Majesty's Will,J S Clarke Pdf

A firsthand account of the life of King James II of England, compiled from his own memoirs. This book offers unique insight into the mind of a monarch at a crucial time in English history, including his exile in France and his attempts to regain the throne. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Eva Scott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1905
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015039571115

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The King in Exile by Eva Scott Pdf

Author : David Womersley
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780141977072

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James II (Penguin Monarchs) by David Womersley Pdf

The short, action-packed reign of James II (1685-88) is generally seen as one of the most catastrophic in British history. James managed, despite having access to tremendous reserves of good will and deference, to so alienate his supporters that he had to flee for his life. And yet, most of that life was spent not as king but first as heir to Charles II, as Duke of York (after whom New York is named) and then in the last part of his life as the first Jacobite 'Pretender', starting a problem that would haunt Britain's rulers for generations.

Author : Bryan Bevan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Monarchy
ISBN : UOM:39015022740693

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King James the Third of England by Bryan Bevan Pdf

Author : John Van Der Kiste
Publisher : Pen and Sword History
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781399001410

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James II and the First Modern Revolution by John Van Der Kiste Pdf

This in-depth biography explores the brief and turbulent reign of King James II and the growing opposition that led to the Glorious Revolution. James II succeeded his brother Charles II on the English throne in 1685, at a time when nothing could be taken for granted. A span of less that forty years had brought the execution of their father, Charles I, the proclamation of a republic, and the swift restoration of the monarchy. Though James inherited the makings of a stable reign, he was a deeply flawed character. Alternately pious and debauched, he was little liked by those who knew him. Within three years, James’s efforts to promote Catholicism in a nation that had predominantly embraced the Protestant faith had exhausted the patience of both the aristocracy and the church, who jointly appealed to his son-in-law, William, Prince of Orange, to intervene. Once James fled the kingdom, the ‘Glorious Revolution’ was quickly achieved. This book examines how the forces of Anglicanism and Jacobitism collided, how a monarch came to forfeit so much goodwill so quickly, and through his own folly aided the effortless victory of William and Mary (James’s own daughter), who at last brought a period of calm to a country that had endured so much.

Author : John Callow
Publisher : Sutton Publishing
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015049511390

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The Making of King James II by John Callow Pdf

This account of King James II offers an appraisal of his career prior to 1685, examining his roles as soldier, administrator, and entrepreneur. It shows how his failure to harness political support effectively destabilized English politics.

Author : Freddy Cristóbal Domínguez
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9780271086750

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Radicals in Exile by Freddy Cristóbal Domínguez Pdf

Facing persecution in early modern England, some Catholics chose exile over conformity. Some even cast their lot with foreign monarchs rather than wait for their own rulers to have a change of heart. This book studies the relationship forged by English exiles and Philip II of Spain. It shows how these expatriates, known as the “Spanish Elizabethans,” used the most powerful tools at their disposal—paper, pens, and presses—to incite war against England during the “messianic” phase of Philip’s reign, from the years leading up to the Grand Armada until the king’s death in 1598. Freddy Cristóbal Domínguez looks at English Catholic propaganda within its international and transnational contexts. He examines a range of long-neglected polemical texts, demonstrating their prominence during an important moment of early modern politico-religious strife and exploring the transnational dynamic of early modern polemics and the flexible rhetorical approaches required by exile. He concludes that while these exiles may have lived on the margins, their books were central to early modern Spanish politics and are key to understanding the broader narrative of the Counter-Reformation. Deeply researched and highly original, Radicals in Exile makes an important contribution to the study of religious exile in early modern Europe. It will be welcomed by historians of early modern Iberian and English politics and religion as well as scholars of book history.

Author : Martyn R. Beardsley
Publisher : Pen and Sword History
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526725738

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Charles II and his Escape into Exile by Martyn R. Beardsley Pdf

The English king’s epic escape from his own country is thrillingly recounted in this authoritative history. Though the Parliament of Scotland proclaimed him king in 1649, Charles II faced a formidable enemy in England. His attempt to reclaim the throne ended in defeat at the Battle of Worcester—and thus began the battle to save his own life. Pursued wherever he went by soldiers from the conflict as well as local militia, Charles donned peasant clothing, crudely cut his hair, and tried to adopt a rustic accent. With the secret help of a succession of loyal citizens, he walked till his feet were shredded, waded rivers, coolly mixed with anti-royalists and enemy troopers—and, famously, hid in an oak tree. Never sure of who could be trusted, his peregrinations eventually led to a port in West Sussex where he could secure passage to safety across the Channel. “Unreservedly recommended for personal reading lists, as well as community, college, and university library Historical Royal British Biographies collections.” —Midwest Book Review