Geschichte von England seit der Thronbesteigung Jakob's des Zweiten. Sechster Band: enthaltend Kapitel 11 und 12

A vivid portrait of England’s tumultuous years after the accession of James II unfolds in this mid‑nineteenth‑century history. Through the eyes of contemporary observers, the reader is carried into the grand street processions of London, the ringing of every church bell, and the glittering halls of Whitehall where Whig courtiers celebrate with a mix of triumph and lingering resentment. The narrative weaves together official proclamations, personal letters, and diary entries, giving a textured sense of how the public and the aristocracy experienced the era’s political shifts.

The focus of the sixth volume is the spectacular ceremonies that marked the new reign, from the elaborate parades along the Thames to the provincial festivities that echoed the capital’s jubilation. Interlaced with these scenes are intimate glimpses of figures such as Lady Russell and her daughter, whose private reflections reveal the personal costs of the recent turmoil. The author’s careful blend of documentary detail and lively storytelling invites listeners to hear the clatter of carriage wheels, the peal of trumpets, and the whispered hopes of a nation in transition.