Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay

Name: The History of England, from the Accession of James II
Author: Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay

The History of England, from the Accession of James II

Summary

“The History of England, from the Accession of James II”, is a work by Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay. It explores elements such as the Middle Ages, Roman Catholics and Scotland.

Quotes from The History of England, from the Accession of James II (Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay)

Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay, The History of England, from the Accession of James II

“ His Errors
Clarendon arrives in Ireland as Lord Lieutenant
His Mortifications; Panic among the Colonists
Arrival of Tyrconnel at Dublin as General; his Partiality and Violence
He is bent on the Repeal of the Act of Settlement; he returns to England
The King displeased with Clarendon
Rochester attacked by the Jesuitical Cabal
Attempts of James to convert Rochester
Dismission of Rochester
Dismission of Clarendon; Tyrconnel Lord Deputy
Dismay of the English Colonists in Ireland
Effect of the Fall of the Hydes
CHAPTER VII William, Prince of Orange ”

[↩︎]

Source: Gutenberg

Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay, The History of England, from the Accession of James II

“ The Irish insist on defending Limerick
Tyrconnel is against defending Limerick; Limerick defended by the Irish alone
Sarsfield surprises the English Artillery
Arrival of Baldearg O'Donnel at Limerick
The Besiegers suffer from the Rains
Unsuccessful Assault on Limerick; The Siege raised
Tyrconnel and Lauzun go to France; William returns to England;
Reception of William in England
Expedition to the South of Ireland
Marlborough takes Cork
Marlborough takes Kinsale
Affairs of Scotland; Intrigues of Montgomery with the Jacobites
War in the Highlands
Fort William built ”

[↩︎]

Source: Gutenberg

Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay, The History of England, from the Accession of James II

“ Proofs of the Birth of the Prince of Wales submitted to the
Privy Council
Disgrace of Sunderland
William takes leave of the States of Holland
He embarks and sails; he is driven back by a Storm
His Declaration arrives in England; James questions the Lords
William sets sail the second Time
He passes the Straits
He lands at Torbay
He enters Exeter
Conversation of the King with the Bishops
Disturbances in London
Men of Rank begin to repair to the Prince
Lovelace
Colchester ”

[↩︎]

Source: Gutenberg

Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay, The History of England, from the Accession of James II

“ Deputation of Scotch Privy Councillors sent to London
Their Negotiations with the King
Meeting of the Scotch Estates; they prove refractory
They are adjourned; arbitrary System of Government in Scotland
Ireland
State of the Law on the Subject of Religion
Hostility of Races
Aboriginal Peasantry ”

[↩︎]

Source: Gutenberg

Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay, The History of England, from the Accession of James II

“ Dissensions among Men in Office
Department of Foreign Affairs
Religious Disputes
The High Church Party
The Low Church Party
William's Views concerning Ecclesiastical Polity
Burnet, Bishop of Salisbury
Nottingham's Views concerning Ecclesiastical Polity
The Toleration Bill
The Comprehension Bill
The Bill for settling the Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy
The Bill for settling the Coronation Oath
The Coronation
Promotions
The Coalition against France; the Devastation of the Palatinate
War declared against France
CHAPTER XII State of Ireland at the Time of the Revolution ”

[↩︎]

Source: Gutenberg

Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay, The History of England, from the Accession of James II

“ The Corporation Bill
Debates on the Indemnity Bill
Case of Sir Robert Sawyer
The King purposes to retire to Holland
He is induced to change his Intention; the Whigs oppose his going to Ireland
He prorogues the Parliament
Joy of the Tories
Dissolution and General Election
Changes in the Executive Departments
Caermarthen Chief Minister
Sir John Lowther
Rise and Progress of Parliamentary Corruption in England
Sir John Trevor
Godolphin retires; Changes at the Admiralty
Changes in the Commissions of Lieutenancy
Temper of the Whigs; Dealings of some Whigs with Saint Germains ”

[↩︎]

Source: Gutenberg

Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay, The History of England, from the Accession of James II

“ The Puritans
Their Republican Spirit
No systematic parliamentary Opposition offered to the Government of Elizabeth
Question of the Monopolies
Scotland and Ireland become Parts of the same Empire with England
Diminution of the Importance of England after the Accession of James I
Doctrine of Divine Right
The Separation between the Church and the Puritans becomes wider
Accession and Character of Charles I
Tactics of the Opposition in the House of Commons
Petition of Right
Petition of Right violated ”

[↩︎]

Source: Gutenberg

Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay, The History of England, from the Accession of James II

“ Military Character of the Highlanders
Quarrels in the Highland Army
Dundee applies to James for Assistance; the War in the Highlands suspended
Scruples of the Covenanters about taking Arms for King William
The Cameronian Regiment raised
Edinburgh Castle surrenders
Session of Parliament at Edinburgh
Ascendancy of the Club
Troubles in Athol
The War breaks out again in the Highlands
Death of Dundee
Retreat of Mackay
Effect of the Battle of Killiecrankie ”

[↩︎]

Source: Gutenberg

Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay, The History of England, from the Accession of James II

“ Debate on the Changes in the Lieutenancy of London
Abjuration Bill
Act of Grace
The Parliament prorogued; Preparations for the first War
Administration of James at Dublin
An auxiliary Force sent from France to Ireland
Plan of the English Jacobites; Clarendon, Aylesbury, Dartmouth
Penn
Preston
The Jacobites betrayed by Fuller
Crone arrested
Difficulties of William
Conduct of Shrewsbury
The Council of Nine
Conduct of Clarendon
Penn held to Bail
Interview between William and Burnet; William sets out for Ireland
Trial of Crone
Danger of Invasion and Insurrection ”

[↩︎]

Source: Gutenberg

Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay, The History of England, from the Accession of James II

“ Bill for the Regulation of Elections
Act establishing a Land Bank
CHAPTER XXII Military Operations in the Netherlands
Commercial Crisis in England
Financial Crisis
Efforts to restore the Currency
Distress of the People; their Temper and Conduct
Negotiations with France; the Duke of Savoy deserts the Coalition
Search for Jacobite Conspirators in England; Sir John Fenwick
Capture of Fenwick
Fenwick's Confession
Return of William to England
Meeting of Parliament; State of the Country ”

[↩︎]

Source: Gutenberg

Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay, The History of England, from the Accession of James II

“ CHAPTER XIII. The Revolution more violent in Scotland than in England
Elections for the Convention; Rabbling of the Episcopal Clergy
State of Edinburgh
Question of an Union between England and Scotland raised
Wish of the English Low Churchmen to preserve Episcopacy in Scotland
Opinions of William about Church Government in Scotland
Comparative Strength of Religious Parties in Scotland
Letter from William to the Scotch Convention
William's Instructions to his Agents in Scotland; the Dalrymples
Melville
James's Agents in Scotland: Dundee ”

[↩︎]

Source: Gutenberg

Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay, The History of England, from the Accession of James II

“ Letter from James to the Convention
Effect of James's Letter
Flight of Dundee
Tumultuous Sitting of the Convention
A Committee appointed to frame a Plan of Government
Resolutions proposed by the Committee
William and Mary proclaimed; the Claim of Right; Abolition of Episcopacy
Torture
William and Mary accept the Crown of Scotland
Discontent of the Covenanters
Ministerial Arrangements in Scotland
Hamilton; Crawford
The Dalrymples; Lockhart; Montgomery
Melville; Carstairs
The Club formed: Annandale; Ross
Hume; Fletcher of Saltoun
War breaks out in the Highlands ”

[↩︎]

Source: Gutenberg

Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay, The History of England, from the Accession of James II

“ Pope Innocent XI. succeeded by Alexander VIII.
The High Church Clergy divided on the Subject of the Oaths
Arguments for taking the Oaths
Arguments against taking the Oaths
A great Majority of the Clergy take the Oaths
The Nonjurors ”

Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay

Summary

Quotes from The History of England, from the Accession of James II (Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay)

Common terms

Similar works

Get perspective with Kwize: daily news enlightened by great literature