Project Gutenberg 2003-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 118 Fox, Charles James 1749 1806 Fox, C. J. (Charles James) Morley, Henry 1822 1894 A History of the Early Part of the Reign of James the Second Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_History_of_the_Early_Part_of_the_Reign_of_James_II Transcribed from the 1888 Cassell & Company edition by David Price "A History of the Early Part of the Reign of James the Second" by Charles James Fox is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed examination of the political landscape and key events during the early reign of King James II of England, focusing on the complexities of power, governance, and the struggles for liberty. It likely explores themes such as the transition of authority from Charles II to James II, highlighting the intricate web of political maneuvering and public sentiment during this tumultuous period in English history. The opening of this work serves as an introduction to the historical context and established norms that characterized the late 17th century. Fox begins by discussing the reign of Charles II and the political climate leading to James II's accession to the throne. He reflects on the past governance styles and the lingering influence of prior monarchs, setting the stage for an analysis of James II's intentions and policies. Fox outlines the expectations versus reality of James's early reign, emphasizing his declarations of clemency and stability, whilst hinting at potential strife and arbitrary power that resonate with the populace's wariness of monarchical authority. This introductory portion lays the groundwork for a deeper exploration of James II's reign, providing readers with insights into the significant events and characters that shaped this critical era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 34.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Great Britain -- History -- James II, 1685-1688 DA Text United Kingdom Category: History - British Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) 399550 2025-07-02T10:11:02.537495 text/html 395564 2007-10-04T13:20:22 text/html 240487 2025-07-02T10:11:09.409458 application/epub+zip 245531 2025-07-02T10:11:05.757468 application/epub+zip 212005 2025-07-02T10:11:04.596469 application/epub+zip 508488 2025-07-02T10:11:12.360529 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 490534 2025-07-02T10:11:08.682561 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 446651 2022-09-02T13:40:14.327653 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 389275 2025-07-02T10:11:02.223501 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 389075 2007-10-04T13:24:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19615 2025-07-02T10:11:12.486464 application/rdf+xml 23930 2025-07-02T10:11:05.089486 image/jpeg 4578 2025-07-02T10:11:04.841473 image/jpeg 141408 2007-10-04T13:24:07 application/octet-stream application/zip 140302 2007-10-04T13:24:07 application/octet-stream application/zip 239710 2025-07-02T10:11:02.575505 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 en.wikipedia