Geschichte von England seit der Thronbesteigung Jakob's des Zweiten. Fünfter Band (der 11)

A sweeping narrative brings the turbulent years after James II’s accession to life, blending rigorous scholarship with the vivid storytelling that made Macaulay a classic historian. The author paints the political and religious landscape of late‑17th‑century England, showing how the clash of monarchic ambition and emerging constitutional ideas reshaped a nation. Readers hear the clang of church bells, the murmurs in Hyde Park, and the frantic preparations for a drama that would echo through generations.

The opening chapter zeroes in on the dramatic June 13, 1688, when the fate of the Magna Carta was carried from London to The Hague amid a fevered public atmosphere. It explores the shifting loyalties of Tories and Whigs, the fear of a Catholic‑influenced succession, and the moral arguments surrounding resistance to royal authority. Through vivid anecdotes and sharp analysis, the work captures the uneasy balance between obedience and liberty that defined this pivotal moment in English history.