31

45

61

68

81

86

State of Europe-of France-First Acts of Henry's Government

Disputes between the Civil and Ecclesiastical Powers-Thomas

à Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury-Quarrel between the

King and Becket-Constitutions of Clarendon-Banishment

of Becket Compromise with him-His return from Banish-

ment His Murder-Grief and Submission of the King.

СНАР. ІХ.

State of Ireland-Conquest of that Island-The King's Accom-

modation with the Court of Rome-Revolt of young Henry

and his Brothers-Wars and Insurrections-War with Scot-

land-Penance of Henry for Becket's Murder-William, King

of Scotland, defeated and taken Prisoner-The King's Accom-

modation with his Sons-The King's equitable Administration

-Crusades-Revolt of Prince Richard-Death and Character

of Henry-Miscellaneous Transactions of his Reign

95

100

112

CHAP. X.

RICHARD I.

PAGE

The King's Preparations for the Crusade-Sets out on the Crusade

-Transactions in Sicily-His arrival in Palestine-State of

Palestine-Disorders in England-The King's heroic Actions

in Palestine His Return from Palestine-Captivity in Ger-

many-War with France-The King's Delivery-Return to

England-War with France-Death and Character of the King

-Miscellaneous Transactions of this Reign

CHAP. XI.

JOHN.

129

Accession of the King-His Marriage-War with France-Murder

of Arthur, Duke of Britanny-The King expelled the French

Provinces-The King's Quarrel with the Court of Rome-

Cardinal Langton appointed Archbishop of Canterbury-In-

terdict of the Kingdom-Excommunication of the King-The

King's Submission to the Pope-Discontents of the Barons-

Insurrection of the Barons-Magna Charta-Renewal of the

Civil Wars-Prince Louis called over-Death and Character of

the King

132

APPENDIX II.

Settlement of the Government-General Pacification-Death of the

Protector-Some Commotions-Hubert de Burgh displaced-

The Bishop of Winchester Minister-King's Partiality to

Foreigners-Grievances- Ecclesiastical Grievances-Earl of

Cornwall elected King of the Romans-Discontent of the

Barons-Simon de Mountfort, earl of Leicester-Provisions of

Oxford-Usurpation of the Barons-Prince Edward-Civil

Wars of the Barons-Reference to the King of France-Re-

newal of the Civil Wars-Battle of Lewes-House of Com-

mons-Battle of Evesham, and Death of Leicester-Settle-

ment of the Government-Death and Character of the King-

Miscellaneous Transactions of this Reign

CHAP. XIII.

EDWARD I.

155

Civil Administration of the King-Conquest of Wales-Affairs of

Scotland-Competitors for the Crown of Scotland-Reference

to Edward-Homage of Scotland-Award of Edward in fa-

vour of Baliol-War with France-Digression concerning the

Constitution of Parliament-War with Scotland-Scotland

subdued-War with France-Dissensions with the Clergy-

Arbitrary Measures-Peace with France-Revolt of Scotland-

That Kingdom again subdued-Again Revolts-Is again sub-

dued-Robert Bruce-Third Revolt of Scotland-Death and

Character of the King-Miscellaneous Transactions of this

Reigu

. 176

Government during the Minority-State of France-Military Operations-Battle of Verneuil-Siege of Orleans-The Maid of Orleans-The Siege of Orleans raised-The King of France crowned at Rheims-Prudence of the Duke of Bedford-Execution of the Maid of Orleans-Defection of the Duke of Burgundy-Death of the Duke of Bedford-Decline of the English in France-Truce with France-Marriage of the King with Margaret of Anjou-Murder of the Duke of Gloucester -State of France-Renewal of the War with France--The English expelled France

CHAP. XXI. HENRY VI.

Claim of the Duke of York to the Crown-The Earl of Warwick -Impeachment of the Duke of Suffolk-His Banishment and Death-Popular Insurrection-The parties of York and Lancaster-First Armament of the Duke of York-First Battle of St. Albans-Battle of Blore-heath-of Northampton-A Parliament-Battle of Wakefield-Death of the Duke of York-Battle of Mortimer's Cross-Second Battle of St. Albans-Edward IV. assumes the Crown-Miscellaneous Transactions of this Reign

CHAP. XXII. EDWARD IV.

205

. 277

Battle of Touton-Henry escapes into Scotland-A Parliament -Battle of Hexham-Henry taken Prisoner, and confined in the Tower-King's Marriage with Lady Elizabeth GrayWarwick disgusted-Alliance with Burgundy-Insurrection in Yorkshire-Battle of Banbury-Warwick and Clarence banished-Warwick and Clarence return-Edward IV. expelled-Henry VI. restored-Edward IV. returns-Battle of Barnet, and Death of Warwick-Battle of Tewkesbury, and Murder of Prince Edward-Death of Henry VI.-Invasion of France-Peace of Pecquigni-Trial and Execution of the Duke of Clarence-Death and Character of Edward IV. 286

CHAP. XXIII.

State of Foreign Affairs-State of Scotland-of Spain--of the Low Countries-of France-of Brittany-French Invasion of Brittany-French Embassy to England-Dissimulation of the French Court-An Insurrection in the North-suppressed-King sends Forces into Brittany-Annexation of Brittany to France-A Parliament-War with France-Invasion of France-Peace with France-Perkin Warbeck-His Imposture-He is avowed by the Duchess of Burgundyand by many of the English Nobility-Trial and Execution of Stanley-A Parliament

. 313

PAGS

CHAP. XXVI. Perkin retires to Scotland-Insurrection in the West-Battle of Blackheath-Truce with Scotland-Perkin taken PrisonerPerkin executed-The Earl of Warwick executed-Marriage of Prince Arthur with Catherine of Arragon-His DeathMarriage of the Princess Margaret with the King of Scotland -Oppressions of the People-A Parliament-Arrival of the King of Castile-Intrigues of the Earl of Suffolk-Sickness of the King-His Death and Character-His Laws

CHAP. XXVII. HENRY VIII

. 322

Popularity of the new King-His Ministers-Punishment of Empson and Dudley-King's Marriage-Foreign Affairs— Julius II.-League of Camoray-War with France-Expedition to Fontarabia-Deceit of Ferdinand-Return of the English-Leo X.-A Parliament-War with ScotlandWolsey Minister-His Character-Invasion of FranceBattle of Guinegate- Battle of Flouden-Peace with France 330

CHAP. XXVIII.

Wolsey's Administration-Scotch Affairs-Progress of Francis I. -Jealousy of Henry-Tournay delivered to France-Wolsey appointed Legate-His Manner of exercising that OfficeDeath of the Emperor Maximilian-Charles, King of Spain, chosen Emperor--Interview between Henry and Francis near Calais-The Emperor Charles arrives in EnglandMediation of Henry-Trial and Condemnation of the Duke of Buckingham

CHAP. XXIX.

. 339

teligious Principles of the People-of the King-of the Ministers
-Further Progress of the Reformation-Sir Thomas More-
The Maid of Kent-Trial and Execution of Fisher, Bishop of
Rochester of Sir Thomas More-King excommunicated-
Death of Queen Catherine-Suppression of the lesser Monas-
teries-A Parliament-A Convocation-Translation of the
Bible-Disgrace of Queen Anne-Her Trial and Execution-
A Parliament-A Convocation-Discontents among the People
-Insurrection-Birth of Prince Edward, and Death of Queen
Jane-Suppression of the greater Monasteries-Cardinal Pole 367

СПАР. ХХХІІ.

Disputation with Lambert-A Parliament-Law of the Six Articles-Proclamations made equal to Laws-Settlement of the Succession-King's Projects of Marriage-He marries Anne of Cleves-He dislikes her-A Parliament-Fall of Cromwell-His Execution-King's Divorce from Anne of Cleves -His Marriage with Catherine Howard-State of Affairs in Scotland-Discovery of the Queen's dissolute life-A Parliament-Ecclesiastical Affairs

CHAP. XXXIII.

War with Scotland-Victory at Solway-Death of James V.Treaty with Scotland-New Rupture-Rupture with FranceA Parliament-Affairs of Scotland-A Parliament-Campaign in France-A Parliament-Peace with France and Scotland-Persecutions-Execution of the Earl of Surrey-Attainder of the Duke of Norfolk-Death of the King-His Character-Miscellaneous Transactions

CHAP. XXXIV. EDWARD VI.

382

. 391

State of the Regency-Innovations in the Regency-Hertford
Protector-Reformation completed-Gardiner's Opposition
-Foreign Affairs-Progress of the Reformation in Scotland
-Assassination of Cardinal Beaton--Conduct of the War
with Scotland-Battle of Pinkey-A Parliament-Further
Progress of the Reformation-Affairs of Scotland-Young
Queen of Scots sent into France-Cabals of Lord Seymour-
Dudley, Earl of Warwick-A Parliament-Attainder of Lord
Seymour-His Execution--Ecclesiastical Affairs
. 403

CHAP. XXXV.

Discontents of the People-Insurrections-Conduct of the War with Scotland-with France-Factions in the Council-Conspiracy against Somerset-Somerset resigns the Protectorship-A Parliament-Peace with France and ScotlandBoulogne surrendered-Persecution of Gardiner-Warwick created Duke of Northumberland-His ambition-Trial of Somerset-His Execution-A Parliament-A new Parliament-Succession changed-The King's Sickness and Death 414

CHAP. XXXVI. MARY.

Lady Jane Gray proclaimed Queen-Deserted by the People-The Queen proclaimed and acknowledged-Northumberland cxe

Zeal of the Catholics-Babbington's Conspiracy-Mary assents to the Conspiracy-The Conspirators seized and executed-Resolution to try the Queen of Scots--The Commissioners prevail on her to submit to the Trial-The Trial-Sentence against Mary-Interposition of King James-Reasons for the Execution of Mary-The Execution-Mary's Character-The Queen's affected Sorrow-Drake destroys the Spanish Fleet at Cadiz Philip projects the Invasion of England-The Invincible Armada-Preparations in England-The Armada arrives in the Channel-Defeated-A Parliament-Expedition against Portugal-Affairs of Scotland

CHAP. XLIII.

431

442

456

475

493

505

Settlement of Scotland-Conspiracy in Ireland-Insurrection and Massacre Meeting of the English Parliament-The Remonstrance-Reasons on both Sides-Impeachment of the Bishops -Accusation of the five Members-Tumults-King leaves London-Arrives in York-Preparations for Civil War

CHAP. LVI. Commencement of the Civil War-State of Parties-Battle of Edge-hill-Negociation at Oxford-Victories of the Royalists in the West-Battle of Stratton-of Lansdown-of Roundway Down-Death of Hambden-Bristol taken-Siege of Gloucester-Battle of Newbury-Actions in the North of England -Solemn League and Covenant-Arming of the Scots-State of Ireland

CHAP. LVII.

Invasion of the Scots-Battle of Marston Moor-Battle of Cropredy Bridge Essex's Forces disarmed-Second Battle of Newbury-Rise and Character of the Independents-Selfdenying Ordinance-Fairfax, Cromwell-Treaty of Uxbridge -Execution of Laud

CHAP. LVIII.

648

664

.676

Montrose's Victories-The new Model of the Army-Battle of Naseby-Surrender of Bristol-The West conquered by Fairfax-Defeat of Montrose-Ecclesiastical Affairs-King goes to the Scots at Newark-End of the War-King delivered up by the Scots 685

CHAP. LIX.

Mutiny of the Army-The King seized by Joyce-The Army march against the Parliament-The Army subdue the Parliament The King flies to the Isle of Wight-Second Civil War-Invasion from Scotland-The Treaty of Newport-The Civil War and Invasion repressed-The King seized again by the Army-The House purged-The King's Trial and Execution-His Character

694

JAMES I.

CHAP. LX.

THE COMMONWEALTH.

New Mustry-Act of Indemnity-Settlement of the Revenue-

Trial and Execution of the Regicides- Dissolution of the

Convention-Parliament- Prelacy restored-Insurrection of

the Millenarians-Affairs of Scotland-Conference at the

Savoy-Arguments for and against a Comprehension-A New

Parliament-Bishops' Seats restored-Corporation Act-Act

of Uniformity-King's Marriage-Trial of Vane, and Execu-

tion-Presbyterian Clergy ejected-Dunkirk sold to the French

-Declaration of Indulgence-Decline of Clarendon's Credit 756

CHAP. LXIV.

New Session-Rupture with Holland-A new Session-Victory

of the English-Rupture with France-Rupture with Den

mark-New Session-Sea-fight of four Days-Victory of the

English-Fire of London-Advances towards Peace-Dis-

grace at Chatham-Peace of Breda-Clarendon's Fall and

Banishment-State of France-Character of Louis XIV.-

French Invasion of the Low Countries-Negociation-Triple

League-Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle-Affairs of Scotland and

of Ireland

CHAP. LXV.

767

A Parliament-The Cabal-their Characters-their Counsels-

Alliance with France-A Parliament-Coventry Act-

Blood's Crimes-Duke declares himself Catholic-Exchequer

Shut-Declaration of Indulgence-Attack of the Smyrna

Fleet-War declared with Holland-Weakness of the States----

Battle of Solebay-Sandwich killed-Progress of the French

-Consternation of the Dutch-Prince of Orange Stadtholder

-Massacre of the De Wits-Good Conduct of the Prince-

A Parliament-Declaration of Indulgence recalled-Sea-

fight-Another Sea-fight-Another Sea-fight-Congress of

Cologne-A Parliament-Peace with Holland

. 780

CHAP. LXVI.

-

Schemes of the Cabal-Remonstrances of Sir William Temple-

Campaign of 1674-A Parliament- Passive Obedience-A

Parliament-Campaign of 1675-Congress of Nimeguen

Campaign of 1676-Uncertain Conduct of the King-A Par-

liament-Campaign of 1677- Parliament's Distrust of the

King-Marriage of the Prince of Orange with the Lady Mary

-Plan of Peace-Negociations-Campaign of 1678-Negocía-

tions-Peace of Nimeguen-State of Affairs in Scotland

CHAP. LXVII.

The Popish Plot-Oat's Narrative and Character-Coleman's

Letters-Godfrey's Murder-General Consternation-The Par-

liament-Zeal of the Parliament-Bedloe's Narrative-Accu-

sation of Danby-His Impeachment-Dissolution of the Long

Parliament-Its Character-Trial of Coleman-of Ireland-

New Elections-Duke of Monmouth-Duke of York retires to

Brussels-New Parliament-Danby's Impeachment — Popish

795

State of Parties-State of the Ministry-Meal-tub Plot-Whig and

Tory-A new Parliament-Violence of the Commons-Ex-

clusion Bill-Arguments for and against the Exclusion-Ex-

clusion Bill rejected-Trial of Stafford-His Execution-Vio-

lence of the Commons-Dissolution of the Parliament-New

Parliament at Oxford-Fitz-harris's Case-Parliament dis-

solved-Victory of the Royalists

CHAP. LXIX.

State of Affairs in Ireland-Shaftesbury acquitted-Argyle's Trial

-State of Affairs in Scotland-State of the Ministry in

England-New Nomination of Sheriffs- Quo Warrantos-

Great Power of the Crown-A Conspiracy Shaftesbury re-

tires and dies-Rye-House Plot-Conspiracy discovered-Exe-

cution of the Conspirators-Trial of Lord Russel-His Execu

tion-Trial of Algernon Sidney-His Execution-State of the

Nation-State of Foreign Affairs-King's Sickness and Death

-His Character

CHAP. LXI.

JAMES II.

King's first Transactions-A Parliament-Arguments for and

against a Revenue for Life-Oats convicted of Perjury-Mon-

mouth's Invasion-His Defeat and Execution-Cruelties of

Kirke and of Jefferies-State of Affairs in Scotland-Argyle's

Invasion-Defeat, and Execution-A Parliament-French

Persecutions The Dispensing Power-State of Ireland-

Breach betwixt the King and the Church-Court of Eccle-

siastical Commission - Sentence against the Bishop of

London-Suspension of the Penal Laws-State of Ireland-

Embassy to Rome-Attempt upon Magdalen College-Im-

prisonment, Trial, and Acquittal of the Bishops-Birth of

the Prince of Wales

CHAP. LXXI.

823

833

. 846

Conduct of the Prince of Orange-He forms a League against
France-Refuses to concur with the King-Resolves to
oppose the King-Is applied to by the English-Coalition of
Parties-Prince's Preparations-Offers of France to the
King-rejected-Supposed League with France-General
Discontents-The King retracts his Measures-Prince's De-
claration-The Prince lands in England-General Commo-
tion-Desertion of the Army-and of Prince George-and
of the Princess Anne-King's Consternation, and Flight
-General Confusion-King seized at Feversham-Second
Escape-King's Character-Convention summoned-Settle-
ment of Scotland-English Convention meets-Views of the
Parties-Free Conference between the Houses-Commons
prevail-Settlement of the Crown-Manners and Sciences

Notes to Volume I.

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