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James II and the Trial of the Seven Bishops

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 mo...

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Main Authors: Gibson, William, 1959-
Published:
Literature type: Electronic Software eBook
Language: English
Subjects:
History of religion > c 1600 to c 1700.
British & Irish history > c 1600 to c 1700.
Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700 > c 1600 to c 1700.
Religion.
Online Access: http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9780230233782
Summary: 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.
Item Description: Ebook.
Originally published in: 2009.
Carrier Form: 264 p.
ISBN: 9780230204003
9780230233782 :
0230233783 :
CLC: K561.4
Contents: Preface Introduction: The Seven Bishops and the Glorious Revolution The Bishops: Unlikely Revolutionaries The King's Policies 1685-7 The Confrontation The Tower The Trial The Reaction The Revolution Conclusion Bibliography.

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