James II (Penguin Monarchs)
''James was a king tragically trapped by principle. Yet was it wise to attempt to change the national religion?''
The short reign of James II is generally seen as one of the most catastrophic in British history, ending in his exile after he unsuccessfully tried to convert England to Catholicism, a crisis that would haunt the monarchy for generations. Ultimately, David Womersley''s biography sh...
''James was a king tragically trapped by principle. Yet was it wise to attempt to change the national religion?''
The short reign of James II is generally seen as one of the most catastrophic in British history, ending in his exile after he unsuccessfully tried to convert England to Catholicism, a crisis that would haunt the monarchy for generations. Ultimately, David Womersley''s biography sh...
