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Reign of Queen Anne, Volume I

Reign of Queen Anne, Volume I

Di: Justin McCarthy
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Step into the captivating world of Anne Stuart (1665-1714), Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland, who ascended to the throne in 1702 following William III. As the daughter of the deposed Catholic king, James II, Anne navigated a tumultuous political landscape marked by her Anglican faith. In this first volume, Justin McCarthy, writing in 1902, presents a vivid and engaging portrait of Annes reign. Experience the brilliance of the Duke of Marlborough as he triumphs over the French and Bavarians at the Battle of Blenheim, and witness the tragic loss of Sir Cloudesley Shovells flagship near the Isles of Scilly. Explore rowdy London, bustling with its coffee houses, theaters, and the notorious Mohocks. Meet influential Tories like Harley and Bolingbroke, and feel the satirical pulse of the era through the eyes of Jonathan Swift. (Pamela Nagami)Copyright Early Modern Mondiale Politica e governo Scienza Scienze politiche Scienze sociali
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