History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 2, Chapter 08)

Thomas Babington Macaulay

Language: English

Genres: History Non-fiction

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In this chapter of Thomas Babington Macaulay’s History of England we see conflict between James II and his subjects. James is Catholic but rules a Protestant country. There are some serious stand-offs with colleges at Oxford and Cambridge plus conflict with the London clergy. – Summary by Jim Mowatt