William III, the Stadholder-King
A Political Biography
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ISBN-13:
9780754650713
Veröffentl:
2005
Erscheinungsdatum:
11.05.2005
Seiten:
380
Autor:
Wout Troost
Gewicht:
727 g
Format:
242x164x29 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
Available in English for the first time, this book utilizes Dutch, English, Scottish and Irish sources to paint a holistic and convincing political analysis of William's whole political career, both before and after the Glorious Revolution of 1688. This book will be welcomed by all those with in interest in European history, or who wish to better understand the political and religious geography of modern Britain. The translation of this book was made possible by a generous subsidy from NWO, the Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek.
Contents: Preface; The House of Orange on the death of William II; Youth (1650-66); The path to power; The year of catastrophe, 1672; The task and the tools; The Peace of Nijmegen (1672-78); The Twenty Years' Truce of Regensburg (1679-84); James II, William III and Louis XIV (1685-88); The Glorious Revolution (1688-89); William III as King of England (1689-1702); War or peace? (1689-1702); William III and Scotland (1660-1702); William III in Ireland; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.
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