The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 1, Chapter 02)


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This is the second chapter of Thomas Babington Macaulay’s History of England from the Succession of James II.

In this chapter we see the restoration of the House of Stuart. The mood of the people sours toward the Roundheads, Army and, of course the Puritans. An examination of the character of Charles II. We see Charles attempting to recruit assistance from France so he can attain absolute monarchy and so emulate Lewis the Fourteenth, the French Sun King.

(Summary by Jim Mowatt) (4 hr 49 min)

Chapters

Chapter II, Part 1 32:53 Read by Chip
Chapter II, Part 2 24:05 Read by Jim Mowatt
Chapter II, Part 3 31:01 Read by Kristin LeMoine
Chapter II, Part 4 21:48 Read by Aaron Hochwimmer
Chapter II, Part 5 29:53 Read by Jim Mowatt
Chapter II, Part 6 31:09 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Chapter II, Part 7 25:34 Read by Jim Mowatt
Chapter II, Part 8 14:06 Read by Jim Mowatt
Chapter II, Part 9 37:33 Read by Jim Mowatt
Chapter II, Part 10 41:49 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)

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Have heard about Macaulay all my adult life. Nice to finally experience his history