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William the Second: As Seen in Contemporary Documents and Judged on Evidence of His Own Speeches

William the Second: As Seen in Contemporary Documents and Judged on Evidence of His Own Speeches

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral SociologySelf-Help

ISBN10: 1162646624
ISBN13: 9781162646626
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 278
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.58 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
William the Second is a historical book written by S. C. Hammer that provides a comprehensive look into the life and reign of William II, the King of England from 1087 to 1100. The book is based on contemporary documents and speeches made by William II himself, providing a unique and insightful perspective on his character and actions.The author delves into William II's personality, examining his strengths and weaknesses as a ruler, and how he dealt with the challenges of his time. Hammer analyzes William II's relationships with his family, friends, and enemies, and explores the political and social context of his reign.The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of William II's life, including his upbringing, his coronation, his wars and military campaigns, his relationship with the Church, and his death. Each chapter is supported by primary sources, such as letters, charters, and chronicles, that offer a glimpse into the events and personalities of the time.Overall, William the Second is a valuable resource for anyone interested in medieval history, providing a detailed and nuanced portrait of one of England's most controversial monarchs.1917. Contents: Youth; Father and Son; The Young Ruler; Journeys and Intrigues; The Breach with Bismarck; The New Master; An Enlightened Policy; Political Chess; The Jubilee Year; A Future on the Seas; The End of the First Ten Years; Theory and Fact; The Triumph of Caesarism; Disappointments; The Meteor and Others; Nervous Symptoms; An Interview and Its Consequences; Before the Great War; and William the Problem.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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