Geschichte von England seit der Thronbesteigung Jakob's des Zweiten. Elfter Band: enthaltend Kapitel 21 und 22.

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Geschichte von England seit der Thronbesteigung Jakob's des Zweiten. Elfter Band: enthaltend Kapitel 21 und 22.

by Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay

DE·~10 hours

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Description

This volume takes listeners into the turbulent years of William III’s reign, when the English throne was a stage for fierce political drama. Through vivid narration it captures the shockwaves that rippled across Europe after the death of the charismatic Marie, and how that loss stirred both grief and intrigue among monarchs, diplomats, and ordinary citizens alike.

The chapters trace the growing tension between the crown and parliament, detailing heated debates over press freedom, investigations into corruption, and the relentless Jacobite plots that threatened the kingdom’s stability. Listeners will hear about the dramatic trials, the rise of new legislative measures, and the personal toll on figures such as William, his queen, and their opponents. By the close of the narrative, the nation stands at a crossroads, its future hanging in the balance as war, finance, and loyalty collide.

Details

Language

de

Duration

~10 hours (604K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

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

Release date

2014-10-22

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay

Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay

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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