Publisher's Synopsis
""The History of James the Second"" is a historical book written by Charles James Fox. The book is a comprehensive account of the life and reign of James II, who ruled England from 1685 to 1688. Fox explores James's rise to power, his religious policies, his relationship with the Catholic Church, and his eventual downfall. The book also delves into the political and social climate of England during James's reign, including the Glorious Revolution of 1688. Fox's writing style is engaging and informative, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in English history. Overall, ""The History of James the Second"" offers a detailed and insightful look into one of the most tumultuous periods in English history.Let Rumbold's declaration, then, be examined upon these principles, and we shall find that it has every character of truth, without a single circumstance to discredit it. He was so far from entertaining any hope of pardon, that he did not seem even to wish it; and indeed if he had had any such chimerical object in view, he must have known that to have supplied the government with a proof of the Rye House assassination plot, would be a more likely road at least, than a steady denial, to obtain it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
