"A Popular History of England, From the Earliest Times to the Reign of Queen Victoria" by François Guizot is a detailed history book from the 1800s that tells the story of England up to Queen Victoria's rule. It looks at important changes in politics, society, and religion, covering big moments like the reigns of Kings James I and Charles I, plus the English Civil War. The story kicks off after Queen Elizabeth I dies, with James I taking over and facing tricky political situations right away. It talks about how James got to be king, his early troubles with Parliament, and plots against him like the Gunpowder Plot. This part of the book shows how problems started between the king and Parliament, which would later cause huge conflicts and change England forever, also exploring struggles with governance, religious problems, and the personal choices of important people during this wild time in history.
A Popular History of England, From the Earliest Times to the Reign of Queen Victoria; Vol. III
By François Guizot
Witness the dramatic shift of power in England as a new king navigates conspiracies and clashing ideals that ignite a nation.
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About the AuthorFrançois Pierre Guillaume Guizot was a French historian, orator, and statesman. Guizot was a dominant figure in French politics prior to the Revolution of 1848.
François Pierre Guillaume Guizot was a French historian, orator, and statesman. Guizot was a dominant figure in French politics prior to the Revolution of 1848.
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