Download or read book The Character of William Prince of Orange Afterwards William III of Great Britain written by and published by . This book was released on 1688 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book William III written by William Pull and published by Unicorn. This book was released on 2021-07 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed study in the struggle for power between seventeenth-century European ruling elites. This book tells the story of William of Orange before he became the king of England, examining the system of clan family and patron-client relationships across Europe on which the prince's political and diplomatic influences rested. His skillful personal ability with the political elites in the Dutch Republic and England enabled his rise to power in the republic and later to the throne of England. Providing a full and detailed recounting of the dramatic clash between William's regime with Louis XIV's governance of France, the book does not shy away from engaging in historical controversies. The action that gives the story its impetus will be of equal interest to academics and general historians alike. Drawing from English and Dutch sources and historiography, the book is a major contribution to academic studies of this crucial historical figure of the second half of the seventeenth century.
Download or read book The Life of William III Late King of England and Prince of Orange written by and published by . This book was released on 1703 with total page 722 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book King William III written by Bryan Bevan and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Descended from a long line of doughty warriors and statesmen, William Prince of Orange was born in the Hague during November1650, son of a Dutch father and a Scottish Stuart Princess, eldest daughter of Charles I. Banned at first from succeeding to his hereditary offices by the Act of Seclusion, William's boyhood was rather lonely. His early life was bounded by the Anglo-Dutch naval wars during Cromwell's Protectorate and after the Restoration of Charles II. Acquiring his first military experience during the invasion of Holland by King Louis XIV in 1672, he revealed qualities of heroism and patriotism, refusing to submit to the might of France. He was, above all, a European, having an intimate knowledge of her various peoples. Bryan Bevan, in his new biography of the Prince, discusses William's qualities as a statesman, revealing his many virtues but not silent as to his marked faults. What were his real motives when invading his father-in-law James' kingdom? William III, reigning jointly with Mary II, had an unusual marriage but the deep attachment he felt for her surprised many. However, for the most part, in his private and public life, men friends mattered more to him than female society. William's bravery in battle has never been questioned. but he was never a great soldier. His greatness shone rather in his patience and skill in forging a grand alliance of nations against Louis XIV's ambition to dominate Europe. He was before his time in belief in the balance of power. 207p, 8 b/w pls (Rubicon Press 1997)
Download or read book The Life of William Iii Prince of Orange and King of Great Britain and Ireland written by Historicus and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Download or read book William and Mary written by John Van der Kiste and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2011-09-16 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mary (1662-94), daughter of James, Duke of York, heir to the English throne, then 15, is said to have wept for a day and a half when she was told she was to marry her cousin, William (1650-1702), son of William II of Orange (1626-50), Stadtholder of the Dutch republic, and Mary, eldest daughter of Charles I of England, who was eleven years older than her. In November 1677, on William's 27th birthday, they married in a private ceremony at St James's Palace. William was solemn, James gloomy, Mary in tears, and only King Charles appeared cheerful. This dual biography deals with both the 'life and times' of the monarchs, and with England's place in Europe. Interests of the subjects, outside the constitutional, are dealt with, as well as their personal relationships: William's rumoured homosexuality and Mary's hinted-at lesbianism; Mary's troubled personal relations with her father, James II; and the relationship between Mary and her sister and husband's successor Anne. The book also examines the personal and political relations between William and his uncle Charles II, and between William and Mary and Charles' illegitimate son the Duke of Monmouth.
Download or read book Historical Records of the British Army Infantry written by Great Britain. Adjutant-General's Office and published by . This book was released on 1837 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The history of England from the accession of James the second written by Thomas Babington baron Macaulay and published by . This book was released on 1864 with total page 848 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cyclopaedia of English Literature Consisting of a Series of Specimens of British Writers in Prose and Verse Connected by a Historical and Critical Narrative Edited by Robert Chambers written by and published by . This book was released on 1843 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History of England written by Thomas Babington Macaulay Baron Macaulay and published by . This book was released on 1864 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Going Dutch written by Lisa Jardine and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-02-22 with total page 1063 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A thoroughly researched and provocative revisionist study.” — Wall Street Journal “Going Dutch is elegant and thought-provoking. . . . Jardine evokes a dialogue of civilizations.” — Lisa Ko, author of The Leavers “She explores the fascinating Anglo-Dutch relationship to answer how and why two sworn foes became friends so seamlessly. . . . A highly original work that will appeal to fans of Simon Schama’s The Embarrassment of Riches.” — Publishers Weekly “Jardine meticulously studies the exchange of ideas between England and Holland...she leaves no stone unturned...Absorbing, enjoyable reading.” — Kirkus Reviews “Jardine understands and appreciates her sources, and she writes exceptionally lively history. A pleasure to read, this book is enthusiastically recommended...” — Library Journal
Download or read book Memoirs of the Court of England from the Revolution in 1688 to the Death of George II written by John Heneage Jesse and published by . This book was released on 1843 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Memoirs of the Court of England written by John Heneage Jesse and published by . This book was released on 1843 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Memoirs of the Court of England from the Revolution in 1688 to the Death of George the Second written by John Heneage Jesse and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-05-27 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1843.
Download or read book Memoirs of the court of England from 1688 to the death of George the second written by John Heneage Jesse and published by . This book was released on 1843 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Encyclopaedia Londinensis Or Universal Dictionary of Arts Sciences and Literature written by and published by . This book was released on 1810 with total page 1084 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
