William Harrison Ainsworth
''James The Second Or The Revolution Of 1688: An Historical Romance'' is a novel by William Harrison Ainsworth that explores the tumultuous events of the Glorious Revolution in England in the late 17th century. The book follows the story of James II, the last Catholic monarch of England, and his struggle to maintain his power in the face of growing opposition from Protestant forces. Through a series of political and military maneuvers, James attempts to maintain his grip on the throne, but ultimately finds himself facing a rebellion led by his own daughter and son-in-law. The novel is a sprawling epic that weaves together historical fact and fictional characters to create a vivid and engaging portrait of one of the most important events in English history. Ainsworth’s richly detailed prose and vivid descriptions of battles, court intrigue, and political machinations make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of England or the art of historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
