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A land of liberty? England 1689-1727
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The political world of William III and his War of Words and the Battle of the Books can be found in the Chronology of the English Revolution and the Glorious Revolution as mentioned in this paper.Abstract:
England after the Glorious Revolution The Glorious Revolution and the Revolution Constitution The Facts of Life A Bloody Progress The Political World of William III Wars of Words and the Battle of the Books Faith and Fervour England, Britain, Empire The Political World of Queen Anne Profits, Progress and Projects The Wealth of the Country The Political World of George I Urban and Urbane An Ordered Society Epilogue Chronology Bibliography Indexread more
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