Project Gutenberg 2020-05-29 Public domain in the USA. 589 Guizot, François 1787 1874 Guizot, Francois Pierre Guillaume Guizot, François Pierre Guillaume Guizot, M. (François) Guisot, M. (François) Guizot, Monsieur (François) Guizot, François Witt, Madame de (Henriette Elizabeth) 1829 1908 Guizot de Witt, Madame (Henriette Elizabeth) De Witt, Madame (Henriette Elizabeth) Witt, Henriette Guizot de A Popular History of England, From the Earliest Times to the Reign of Queen Victoria; Vol. IV Produced by Don Kostuch "A Popular History of England, From the Earliest Times to the Reign of Queen Victoria" by M. Guizot is a comprehensive historical account written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a detailed exploration of England's political and social evolution, particularly focusing on key events leading up to and including the reign of Queen Victoria. The text offers insights into the establishment of parliamentary power, the conflicts between monarchy and state, and the enduring themes of liberty and governance as they developed over centuries. The opening of this historical account introduces the transition of power during the late 17th century, particularly focusing on the reign of William and Mary after the Glorious Revolution. It discusses the abdication of King James II, the political negotiations that led to the acceptance of William of Orange as king, and the implications this had for parliamentary governance in England. Important figures such as William, Mary, and various members of Parliament engage in discussions that highlight the complexities of the political landscape, touching upon issues of religious tolerance, national rights, and the emerging sense of political accountability. This opening sets the stage for an exploration of the intricate dynamics of power and the shifting landscape of English society in a turbulent historical period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Great Britain -- History DA Text Category: History - British Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: History - Modern (1750+) 975055 2025-07-24T14:36:06.622371 text/html 937324 2024-10-18T03:42:44 text/html 5630874 2025-07-24T14:36:21.263810 application/epub+zip 5649525 2025-07-24T14:36:11.832346 application/epub+zip 456347 2025-07-24T14:36:09.493360 application/epub+zip 6058487 2025-07-24T14:36:28.172803 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5992364 2025-07-24T14:36:19.199299 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 606451 2022-09-28T04:56:57.930159 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 919169 2025-07-24T14:36:05.131421 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 899292 2024-10-18T03:42:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18127 2025-07-24T14:36:28.333786 application/rdf+xml 26311 2025-07-24T14:36:10.020361 image/jpeg 4785 2025-07-24T14:36:09.756352 image/jpeg 6359224 2025-07-24T14:36:06.790370 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 fr.wikipedia fr.wikipedia