The later Stuarts, 1660-1714

Oxford : Clarendon Press, 1987. 2nd edition, reprint. Hardcover. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges very slightly dust-toned as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Series: The Oxford history of England. Physical description: xxiii, 479 pages : maps, genealogical tables ; 23 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 423-458) and index. Previous ed., 1934. Contents: The restoration -- Intellectual and economic tendencies -- Foreign and domestic policy, 1661-8 -- Foreign and domestic policy, 1668-78 -- Crisis and reaction -- James II -- The revolution settlement and the French war -- After King William's war -- Marlborough's war -- The Tory peace -- Economic and constitutional development under Queen Anne -- Relations with Scotland -- Relations with Ireland -- Overseas possessions -- Literature and thought -- The arts and social life. Subjects: 1603-1714; 17th-18th centuries; Kings and rulers England; History; Stuart Period; Restoration; Great Britain History Stuarts, 1603-1714; Great Britain; Scotland; Ireland; Restoration Of The Monarchy; Parliament; Great Britain - General History (1660-1685).