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

Hardback

Main Details

Title William III & Mary II (Penguin Monarchs): Partners in Revolution
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jonathan Keates
SeriesPenguin Monarchs
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:112
Dimensions(mm): Height 186,Width 129
Category/GenreBritish and Irish History
ISBN/Barcode 9780141976877
ClassificationsDewey:941.0680922
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint Allen Lane
Publication Date 30 April 2015
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Part of the Penguin Monarchs series- short, fresh, expert accounts of England's rulers in a collectible hardback format. 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.