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Des aus denen Elisischen Feldern komenden Geists Carls des II. Weyland Königs in Gross-Britannien [The ghost of Charles II out of Elysium, former King of Great Britain, first edition. First printed in English, then translated into Dutch, and lastly into German. 1689.].
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Satirical book describing a fictional dialogue between Charles II and his successor and brother James II. In the dialogue he tells James that his death was caused by a poisoned piece of chocolate. The ghost of Charles tells James that his time to reign is short. James defends his reign, saying that he eliminated the Test and Penal Acts but the English still dislike him. Charles tells him that the People no longer trust the King, since James' French ally treated the Huguenots so poorly....
Show moreSatirical book describing a fictional dialogue between Charles II and his successor and brother James II. In the dialogue he tells James that his death was caused by a poisoned piece of chocolate. The ghost of Charles tells James that his time to reign is short. James defends his reign, saying that he eliminated the Test and Penal Acts but the English still dislike him. Charles tells him that the People no longer trust the King, since James' French ally treated the Huguenots so poorly. Charles suggests that James commit suicide and disappears, leaving James in desperation and thinking of nothing except his downfall and eventual death. (anonymously written)
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http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwflb1f29
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Charles -- II -- King of England -- 1630-1685 -- Death and burial, Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- 17th century -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, James -- II -- King of England -- 1633-1701, Regicides -- England -- History -- 17th century -- Sources -- Early works to 1800
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E-book
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Engelland Beweinest du deinen König nicht? Oder das durch Koniglichen Todes-fall [“England- Do you not mourn your King? Or, the unrest in England through the death of the King].
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Subtitle: Included within: the way Charles II, King of England, recently died. How many perilous conspiracies he had subdued? How many were eager to take the crown after his death? Was the Duke of Monmouth the rightful heir? And what is to be made of his legitimation, in which the Duke of York blundered; and which of these should wear the crown? And how England may survive this disaster? With many curious incidents and legal regulations, [the solution] offered to the reader. Frankfurt and...
Show moreSubtitle: Included within: the way Charles II, King of England, recently died. How many perilous conspiracies he had subdued? How many were eager to take the crown after his death? Was the Duke of Monmouth the rightful heir? And what is to be made of his legitimation, in which the Duke of York blundered; and which of these should wear the crown? And how England may survive this disaster? With many curious incidents and legal regulations, [the solution] offered to the reader. Frankfurt and Leipzig - found at the home of Christian Weidmannen, printed in 1685.
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http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwflb1f16
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Charles -- II -- King of England -- 1630-1685, Charles -- II -- King of England -- 1630-1685 -- Death and burial, Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1660-1688 -- Early works to 1800, Monmouth's Rebellion, 1685 -- Early works to 1800
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E-book
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Gnädigste Declaration. Seiner Königl. Majest. In Gross-Britanien. Die Unterthanen der vereinigten Niederlande zu vermogen [His Majesty’s gracious declaration to encourage the subjects of the United Netherlands to relocate with their estates and settle in His Majesty’s Kingdom of England. Cum privilegio by the will of His Majesty].
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Offering safe passage of any Dutch subjects to the Kingdom of England due to the Franco-Dutch War (1672-78). Also promised are the freedom of religion and equal treatment as other English subjects.
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http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwflb1f12
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Dutch War, 1672-1678 -- Early works to 1800, Freedom of religion -- England -- Early works to 1800, Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- Netherlands -- Early works to 1800, Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Great Britain -- History -- Restoration, 1660-1688 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Netherlands -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain -- Early works to 1800, England and Wales Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II)
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E-book