AAG 1666-1685 How Merrie is your Monarch?

The History of England by David Crowther

Jun 27, 20261:07:48Society & Culture

The Dutch raid on the Medway effectively brought the Second Anglo Dutchto an end, and also the honeymoon period. From 1667 to 1681, Charles sought to play off factions in parliament, to keep his freedom of action, enhanc...

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