History Of The House Of Orange; Or, A Brief Relation Of The Glorious And Magnanimous Achievements Of

Written in the wake of one of the most decisive power shifts in British history, The History Of The House Of Orange is a vivid near-contemporary chronicle of how William and Mary came to the throne. Power, faith, ambition, exile, return. Richard Burton traces the rise of the House of Orange dynasty from its continental roots to the Glorious Revolution in Britain, offering a rich account of seventeenth century England, Stuart era Britain and the entangled currents of Anglo-Dutch history and European politics. Blending royal biography with political narrative, this classic political history book follows a pivotal chapter in British royal family history, from the turmoil of the later Stuarts to the settlement of a new constitutional monarchy. As british monarchy nonfiction rooted in the language and preoccupations of its day, it has become an invaluable primary source for researchers and an illuminating read for British history students interested in royal power, religious conflict and the making of modern Britain. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. This edition opens a clear window onto early modern royal history for readers drawn to William and Mary biography, the Glorious Revolution in Britain and the long story of the House of Orange dynasty. Appealing equally to curious general readers, British history students and classic-literature collectors, it keeps a formative voice of Stuart era Britain powerfully in print.