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A History of the Early Part of the Reign of James the Second

Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806; Morley, Henry, 1822-1894 [Editor]· 2 chapters· 45,708 words

Accession of James II.--His declaration in council; acceptable to the nation--Arbitrary designs of his reign--Former ministers continued--Money transactions with France--Revenue levied without authority of Parliament--Persecution of Dissenters--Character of Jeffreys--The King'...

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Attempts of Argyle and Monmouth--Account of their followers--Argyle's expedition discovered--His descent in Argyleshire--Dissensions among his followers--Loss of his shipping--H...

1. Chapter 1

Accession of James II.--His declaration in council; acceptable to the nation--Arbitrary designs of his reign--Former ministers continued--Money transactions with France--Revenue...