Yale University Press 2000 Revised ed. Paperback Good Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

ISBN10: 0300087284, ISBN13: 9780300087284, [publisher: Yale University Press] Softcover Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.
[Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2000]

ISBN10: 0300087284, ISBN13: 9780300087284, [publisher: Yale University Press] Softcover Review copy slip inside, Looks unread.
[Bungay, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2000]
Show/Hide image

ISBN10: 0300087284, ISBN13: 9780300087284, [publisher: Yale University Press, United States] Softcover James II (1633-1701) lacked the charisma of his father, Charles I, but shared his tendency to dismiss the views of others when they differed from his own. Failing to understand his subjects, James was also misunderstood by them. In this highly-regarded biography, John Miller reassesses James II and his reign, drawing on a wide array of primary sources from France, Italy, and Ireland as well as England. Miller argues that the king had many laudable attributes--he was brave, loyal, honorable, and hard-working, and he was at least as benevolent toward his people as his father had been. Yet James's conversion to Catholicism fueled the distrust of his Protestant subjects who placed the worst possible construction on his actions and statements. Although James came to see the securing of religious freedom for Catholics in the wider context of freedom for all religious minorities, his people naturally doubted the sincerity of his commitment to toleration. The book explores James's relations with the state and society, focusing on the political, diplomatic, and religious issues that shaped his reign. Miller discusses the human failings, the gulf of understanding between the king and his subjects, and the sheer bad luck that led to James's downfall. He also considers the reasons for James's lack of interest in recovering his kingdom after his flight to ...

ISBN10: 0300087284, ISBN13: 9780300087284, [publisher: Yale University Press, United States] Softcover James II (1633-1701) lacked the charisma of his father, Charles I, but shared his tendency to dismiss the views of others when they differed from his own. Failing to understand his subjects, James was also misunderstood by them. In this highly-regarded biography, John Miller reassesses James II and his reign, drawing on a wide array of primary sources from France, Italy, and Ireland as well as England. Miller argues that the king had many laudable attributes--he was brave, loyal, honorable, and hard-working, and he was at least as benevolent toward his people as his father had been. Yet James's conversion to Catholicism fueled the distrust of his Protestant subjects who placed the worst possible construction on his actions and statements. Although James came to see the securing of religious freedom for Catholics in the wider context of freedom for all religious minorities, his people naturally doubted the sincerity of his commitment to toleration. The book explores James's relations with the state and society, focusing on the political, diplomatic, and religious issues that shaped his reign. Miller discusses the human failings, the gulf of understanding between the king and his subjects, and the sheer bad luck that led to James's downfall. He also considers the reasons for James's lack of interest in recovering his kingdom after his flight to ...

Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 304 p. Contains: Illustrations. English Monarchs. Audience: General/trade. Date: 2000. Yale University Press ISBN 0300087284 9780300087284 [US]

ISBN10: 0300087284, ISBN13: 9780300087284, [publisher: Yale Univ Pr] Softcover new edition edition. 304 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.
[Exeter, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2000]

ISBN10: 0300087284, ISBN13: 9780300087284, [publisher: Yale University Press] Softcover In
[Uxbridge, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2000]

ISBN10: 0300087284, ISBN13: 9780300087284, [publisher: Yale University Press] Softcover Very Good Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed
[Denver, CO, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2000]

ISBN10: 0300087284, ISBN13: 9780300087284, [publisher: Yale University Press] Softcover
[Milano, MI, Italy] [Publication Year: 2000]

Yale Univ Pr 2000 Revised ed. Softcover New edition edition. 304 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches.

Yale University Press 2000-10-11 Revised ed. Paperback New Size: 98x11x147; New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!