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by Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay
A vivid portrait unfolds of England’s turbulent years after James II’s accession, seen through the eyes of William III as he balances war, diplomacy, and domestic unrest. Listeners will hear about his frantic efforts to keep the fragile Grand Alliance together, the delicate negotiations with the Dutch and the constant threat of a collapsing coalition. The narrative also brings to life the clash of ambitions between northern powers, the Pope, and rival monarchs, painting a picture of a ruler caught between foreign battlefields and the uneasy halls of his own court.
The second half of the account shifts to England’s internal struggles, where parliamentary debates over taxation, press freedom, and Irish affairs reveal a nation on the brink of change. Through vivid excerpts of William’s correspondence and vivid descriptions of sieges, naval mishaps, and court intrigue, the listener gains insight into the complexities of leadership at a time when loyalty was fragile and every decision could tip the balance of power.
Language
de
Duration
~10 hours (631K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Olaf Voss, Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2014-10-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1800–1859
A brilliant Victorian essayist and historian, he turned big ideas and dramatic scenes from the past into writing that captivated generations of readers. He was also a prominent Whig politician whose career linked literature, Parliament, and British rule in India.
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