John Callow

James II: King in Exile

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ISBN 13:
9780750964937
author:
John Callow
format:
Paperback
publisher:
The History Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
520
Dimensions:
12.7 x 1 x 20.3 cm
Genre:
Biography, Historical, Britain, John Callow,James II: King in Exile,The History Press,0750964936,Regional History,Historical,Biography & Autobiography,Biography / Autobiography,Biography/Autobiography,c 1600 to c 1700,History / Britain, Ireland,17th
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New
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James II King in Exile is a groundbreaking study of the final years of Britain's last Catholic king. After his regime collapsed in 1688, James II spent twelve years attempting to recover his throne through war, diplomacy, and subterfuge.

This book explores the neglected period of James II's life, from his exile to his eventual veneration as a saint by the Jacobites. It reveals a complex figure, driven by principle and capable of successive reinventions, yet also marked by inflexibility and maladroit politics.

Through this powerful and evocative narrative, John Callow sheds new light on Stuart history, politics, culture, and military studies. A compelling account of one of Britain's most fascinating monarchs, James II King in Exile will appeal to anyone interested in the subject.

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