Magdalen College and King James II. 1686-1688

<p><i>Magdalen College and King James II. 1686-1688: A Series of Documents</i> compiled by John Rouse Bloxam and Falconer Madan offers a detailed look into a pivotal moment in the history of Oxford University and the reign of King James II. This volume presents a carefully curated collection of primary source documents from 1686 to 1688 shedding light on the complex relationship between Magdalen College and the Crown.</p> <p>The documents reveal the tensions and conflicts that arose when King James II attempted to exert his influence over the college's affairs particularly concerning the election of a new president. These historical records provide invaluable insights into the religious and political climate of the time illustrating the challenges faced by academic institutions during a period of significant upheaval. Scholars and history enthusiasts alike will find this compilation an essential resource for understanding the intricacies of 17th-century England.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>