Project Gutenberg 2011-07-29 Public domain in the USA. 219 Traill, H. D. (Henry Duff) 1842 1900 Traill, Henry Duff William the Third E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau, Barbara Kosker, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) "William the Third" by H. D. Traill is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work details the life and political career of William Henry, Prince of Orange, who became a significant figure in the shaping of modern England. The narrative focuses on his early life, the political environment of his time, and the events leading up to his ascension to the English throne, elaborating on his character and ambitions amidst the conflicts of his era. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces William's lineage, emphasizing the noble heritage and historical significance of the House of Nassau. Born in the Hague in 1650, William grows up amidst power struggles and political intrigue, notably the rivalry between his supporters and the dominant municipal party led by the De Witts. His education and formative years are marked by a blend of personal ambitions and the heavy weight of expectations from his ancestry, which instills in him the desire to assert his family’s legacy. Unfolding against the backdrop of international conflicts such as the War of 1672, William faces numerous challenges that will define his future role in English history. The opening chapters set the stage for his eventual rise to power, underscoring the interplay of personal traits, historical context, and political dynamics that accompany his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 44.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Great Britain -- History -- William and Mary, 1689-1702 William III, King of England, 1650-1702 DA Text Category: Biographies Category: History - British Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Royalty 409042 2025-08-15T05:43:15.903691 text/html 409600 2011-07-29T17:26:00 text/html 230655 2025-08-15T05:43:22.953678 application/epub+zip 233972 2025-08-15T05:43:18.065704 application/epub+zip 222316 2025-08-15T05:43:16.749731 application/epub+zip 428402 2025-08-15T05:43:26.709651 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 391807 2025-08-15T05:43:22.032712 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 356784 2022-09-17T03:59:35.701929 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 371329 2025-08-15T05:43:15.370741 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 371102 2011-07-29T17:20:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 371226 2011-07-29T17:20:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 371239 2011-07-29T17:20:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 23142 2025-08-15T05:43:26.850641 application/rdf+xml 13340 2025-08-15T05:43:17.251689 image/jpeg 3518 2025-08-15T05:43:17.000698 image/jpeg 138236 2011-07-29T17:20:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 138151 2011-07-29T17:20:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 162051 2011-07-29T17:30:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 138111 2011-07-29T17:20:53 application/octet-stream application/zip 218902 2025-08-15T05:43:15.936703 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia