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William III & Mary II (Penguin Monarchs): Partners in Revolution

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title William III & Mary II (Penguin Monarchs): Partners in Revolution
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jonathan Keates
SeriesPenguin Monarchs
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:128
Dimensions(mm): Height 181,Width 111
Category/GenreBritish and Irish History
ISBN/Barcode 9780141988702
ClassificationsDewey:941.0680922
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
Publication Date 28 June 2018
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series- short, fresh, expert accounts of England's rulers - now in paperback William III (1689-1702) & Mary II (1689-94) (Britain's only ever 'joint monarchs') changed the course of the entire country's history, coming to power through a coup (which involved Mary betraying her own father), reestablishing parliament on a new footing and, through commiting Britain to fighting France, initiating an immensely long period of warfare and colonial expansion. Jonathan Keates' wonderful book makes both monarchs vivid, the cold, shrewd 'Dutch' William and the shortlived Mary, whose life and death inspired Purcell to write some of his greatest music.

Author Biography

Jonathan Keates books include biographies of Handel and Purcell and The Siege of Venice. He taught for nearly 40 years at the City of London School and is currently Chairman of the Venice in Peril Fund.