Espionage in the Divided Stuart Dynasty - 1685-1715

King James II was the Catholic king of a Protestant nation, but he had inherited a secure crown and was able to put down the rebellion by his nephew the Duke of Monmouth. In just over three years James had been deserted by those he loved and trusted and had to flee to France in exile.

About the author

Julian Whitehead read History at Oxford after which he spent a full career in government intelligence and his appointments have included Chief of Staff of the Intelligence Centre and Deputy Director of Defence Security. Since retiring from military intelligence he has been the Security Adviser to Historic Royal Palaces.

Summary

Overthrown within just three years of inheriting a secure crown, Espionage in the Divided Stuart Dynasty tells the story of the downfall of James II, and the role that espionage and spies had to play.

Product details

• Authors: Julian Whitehead
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2020
• EAN: 9781526748522
• ISBN: 978-1-5267-4852-2
• No. of pages: 200
• Dimensions: 241 mm x 164 mm x 21 mm
• Weight: 540 g
• Illustrations: 15 black and white illustrations
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Comparative and international political science; HISTORY / Military / General, History - Military / War