Geschichte von England seit der Thronbesteigung Jakob's des Zweiten. Achter Band: enthaltend Kapitel 15 und 16.

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Geschichte von England seit der Thronbesteigung Jakob's des Zweiten. Achter Band: enthaltend Kapitel 15 und 16.

by Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay

DE·~9 hours·140 chapters

Chapters

140 total

Funfzehntes Kapitel. Wilhelm und Marie.

0:02

Inhalt.

2:04

Zusammenkunft des Parlaments. — Rücktritt Halifax’.

2:53

Geldbewilligungen.

1:25

Die Rechtsbill angenommen.

4:22

Untersuchung der Uebelstände bei der Marineverwaltung.

2:01

Untersuchung wegen der Führung des irländischen Kriegs.

3:44

Walker’s Empfang in England.

4:25

Edmund Ludlow.

7:40

Heftigkeit der Whigs.

2:37
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Description

This volume brings listeners into the turbulent early years of James II’s reign, tracing the clash of political forces that reshaped England’s governance. It follows the dramatic return of Parliament after a summer recess, the forced resignation of the embattled Halifax, and the fierce debates over fiscal and military measures that dominated the chamber. Through meticulous translation of contemporary records, the narrative captures the urgency of legislative battles and the shifting loyalties of key ministers.

The book delves into the growing tension between Whigs and Tories, the contentious Irish campaign, and the naval confrontations that threatened the kingdom’s security. Readers will encounter vivid accounts of parliamentary bribery, the rise and fall of influential figures, and the secretive maneuvers of Jacobite sympathizers. The author’s detailed chronicle offers a clear window onto the political intrigue and public anxiety of the era.

Presented in an engaging, straightforward style, the work serves both scholars and casual history lovers seeking a grounded portrait of a pivotal moment in English history.

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Language

de

Duration

~9 hours (533K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Oct 19, 2014

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay

Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay

1800–1859

A celebrated 19th-century historian, essayist, poet, and Whig politician, Lord Macaulay became famous for the vivid prose and sweeping judgments of his History of England. His career also included influential, and controversial, work on education and government in British India.

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