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Reign of Queen Anne, Volume II

Reign of Queen Anne, Volume II

Written by: Justin McCarthy
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Delve into the fascinating reign of Anne Stuart (1665-1714), the last monarch of the House of Stuart, who ascended the throne of England, Scotland, and Ireland in 1702 after William III. Despite being the daughter of the deposed Catholic King James II, Anne embraced the Anglican faith. In this captivating second volume, Justin McCarthy, writing in 1902, paints a vivid picture of Annes tumultuous era with his elegant prose. Experience the intensity of the Battle of Malplaquet, a monumental clash where Marlborough faces the French in fierce hand-to-hand combat. Witness the unraveling of Annes reign as a parliamentary conspiracy, led by Bolingbroke, brings Marlboroughs influence to an end. The narrative shifts to the lively coffee houses of London, where citizens eagerly read the Spectator and await news of their ailing queen. As George I takes the throne, the shadows of Jacobite plots for a Stuart restoration loom large, setting the stage for a pivotal moment in British history. (Pamela Nagami)Copyright Early Modern Political Science Politics & Government Science Social Sciences World
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