The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 1 by Macaulay
"The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 1" by Lord Macaulay is a historical work published in 1848. This groundbreaking narrative chronicles seventeen turbulent years of English history, from James II's reign through the Glorious Revolution to William III's death. Macaulay fuses dramatic storytelling with rigorous scholarship, championing a progressive vision of England's journey toward constitutional balance and freedom. His confident, sometimes controversial interpretations shaped how generations
understood British history, though critics later challenged his one-sided approach and treatment of historical figures as heroes or villains. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron, 1800-1859 |
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| Title | The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 1 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_History_of_England_from_the_Accession_of_James_the_Second |
| Credits | Produced by Ken West and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- James II, 1685-1688 |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- William and Mary, 1689-1702 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1468 |
| Release Date | Jun 26, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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