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James II
James II
Author: W.A. Speck, W. A. Speck
  • Offers a balanced new portrait of an unpopular monarch.
  • Gives historical context to the religious strife and bigotry still existing in Scotland - played out in the standoffs between Celtic and Rangers supporters - and  Northern Ireland.
  • Provides a much broader perspective than have other histories to date. <...  more »
  • Includes synthesis of new material on the Glorious Revolution.
In this latest book in the Profiles in Power Series, W. A. Speck looks at James II's record in power and challenges the view of an unenlightened and bigoted despot, seeking answers beyond the usual anglo-centric portrayals, in the American colonies, Scotland and Ireland. Forced out of power in the "Glorious Revolution" of 1688, and defeated in the subsequent battle of the Boyne by William of Orange, the short reign of James II has an importance that reaches far beyond his three years in power. An ardent Roman Catholic, his efforts to return England to the Catholic faith continue to resonate to this day in Northern Ireland. Similarly, his attacks on the representative institutions that had been developing since the Restoration, alienated an initially enthusiastic parliament. W. A. Speck looks at all these issues through the figure of the King. Far more broad-ranging than most studies of James II, the book examines James' role in the American colonies - assigned to him by his brother Charles II - his role in Scotland between 1679 and 1862, and his final exercise of power in Ireland. W.A. Speck
ISBN-13: 9780582287129
ISBN-10: 058228712X
Publication Date: 3/14/2002
Pages: 200
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Publisher: Longman
Book Type: Paperback
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