James II and the Trial of the Seven Bishops

James II and the Trial of the Seven Bishops
ISBN-10
0230233783
ISBN-13
9780230233782
Category
History
Pages
251
Language
English
Published
2009-01-30
Publisher
Springer
Author
W. Gibson

Description

The trial of the seven bishops in 1688 was a signifcant prelude to the Glorious Revolution, as popular support for the bishops led to a widespread welcome for William of Orange's invasion. Their prosecution showed James II at his most intolerant, and threatened the only institution for which most English people felt more loyalty than the monarchy.

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