History of England (Volume 9); From the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution in 1688

Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1825. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... THE HISTORY OF ENGLAND. CHAP. I. WILLIAM AND MARY. I. State of the nation immediately after the Revolution-- II. Account of the new ministry-- III. The convention converted into a parliament-- IV. Mutiny in the army-- V. The coronation, and abolition of hearth-money-- VI. The commons vote a sum of money to indemnify the Dutch-- VII. William's efforts in favour of the dissenters-- VIII. Act for a toleration-- IX. Violent disputes about the bill for a comprehension-- X. The commons address the king to summon a convocation of the clergy-- XI. Settlement of the revenue-- XII. The king takes umbrage at the proceedings of the whig party-- XIII. Heats and animosities about the bill of indemnity recommended by the king-- XIV. Birth of the duke of Gloucester-- XV. Affairs of the continent-- XVI. War declared against France-- XVII. Proceedings in the convention of Scotland, of which the duke of Hamilton is chosen president-- XVIII. Letters to the convention from king William and king James-- XIX. They recognise the authority of king William-- XX. They vote the crown vacant, and pass an act of settlement in favour of William and Mary -- XXI. They appoint commissioners to make a tender of the crown to William, who receives it on the conditions they propose -- XXII. Enumeration of their grievances. The covnention is declared a parliament, and the duke of Hamilton king's commissioner-- XXIII. Prelacy abolished in that kingdom. The Scots dissatisfied with the king's conduct-- XXIV. Violent disputes in the Scotch parliament-- XXV. Which is adjourned. A remonstrance presented to the king-- XXVI. The castle of Edinburgh besieged and ...