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James II (1633-1701) lacked the charisma of his father, Charles I, but shared his tendency to dismiss the views of others when they differed from his own. Failing to understand his subjects, James was also misunderstood by them. In this highly-regarded biography, John Miller reassesses James II and...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Miller, John (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New Haven, CT : Yale University Press, [2008]
Colección:The English Monarchs Series
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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