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For 11 years, from his defeat at the Battle of the Boyne in July 1690 until his death in 1701, James II lived in one of the most spectacular baroque palaces in Europe, holding court as a king in exile. This period is almost completely ignored by those writing about James and yet it was the period which set in train the rise in Jacobitism and allowed James to attempt to fashion the opportunity for his comeback as rightful king. This book reassesses James's strategy for dealing with his downfall and presents a portrait of a man who planned for himself great political rewards. That these plans did not materialize was the result of the changing perception of monarchy in Britain but James left a lasting legacy in the form of Jacobitism on the one hand and a deep suspicion of Catholic monarchs on the other. --Provided by publisher James II was Britain's last Catholic king. The spectacular collapse of his regime in 1688 and the seizure of his throne by his nephew, William of Orange, are the best-known events of his reign. Yet what of his life after this? John Callow's groundbreaking new book focuses on the neglected period in James's life-the twelve years he spent in exile attempting to recover his crown.During the years 1690-1701 James lived in France at St-Germain-en-Laye. Supported by the French king, Louis XIV, he dwelt in one of the most splendid baroque palaces in Europe. The myth of his military greatness having been dispelled forever after his ignominious defeat at the battle of the Boyne, James sought a new role for himself by focusing on the political side of kingship. While his followers shed their blood in conflicts that ravaged Britain, he fashioned about him a 'shadow' royal court that was designed to hearten his supporters, attract wavering aristocrats to his cause and intimidate his foes. However, James lacked any real power. Several abortive attempts to rally the Jacobites and invade England failed and, in 1697, his independent army was disbanded. With his political and military careers in eclipse, James reinvented himself one last time. This final role, as a saintly figure seeking a heavenly crown in place of an earthly one, was his most successful.While James did not succeed in regaining his throne, he did leave a lasting legacy in the form of Jacobitism on the one hand and a deep suspicion of Catholic monarchs on the other. This evocative and intriguing book of his latter years will appeal to anyone interested in Stuart history and in court, military and cultural studies. JAMES II was Britain's last Catholic king. The spectacular collapse of his regime in 1688 and the seizure of his throne by his nephew William of Orange are the best-known events of his reign. But what of his life after this? What became of him during his final exile? John Callow's groundbreaking study focuses on this hitherto neglected period of his life: the twelve years he spent attempting to recover his crown through war, diplomacy, assassination and subterfuge. This is the story of the genesis of Jacobitism; of the devotion of the fallen king's followers, who shed their blood for him at the battle of the Boyne and the massacre at Glencoe, gave up estates and riches to follow him to France, and immortalised his name in artworks, print, and song. Yet, this first 'King Over the Water' was far more than a figurehead. A grim, inflexible warlord and a maladroit politician, he was also a man of undeniable principle, which he pursued regardless of the cost to either himself or his subjects. He was an author of considerable talent, and a monarch capable of successive reinventions. Denied his earthly kingdoms, he finally settled upon attaining a heavenly crown and was venerated by the Jacobites as a saint. This powerful, evocative and original book will appeal to anyone interested in Stuart history, politics, culture and military studies. James Ii Was Britain's Last Catholic King. The Spectacular Collapse Of His Regime In 1688 And The Seizure Of His Throne By His Nephew, William Of Orange, Are The Best-known Events Of His Reign. Yet What Of His Life After This? John Callow's New Book Focuses On The Neglected Period In James's Life - The Twelve Years He Spent In Exile Attempting To Recover His Crown. While James Did Not Succeed In Regaining The Throne, He Did Leave A Lasting Legacy In The Form Of Jacobitism On The One Hand And A Deep Suspicion Of Catholic Monarchs On The Other. This Book Of His Latter Years Will Appeal To Anyone Interested In Stuart History And In Court, Military And Cultural Studies. Revolution -- The Empty Throne -- When The King Enjoys His Own Again -- The Banks Of The Boyne -- The Temper Of The Times -- The Shadow Court -- Eclipse At Ryswick -- The Royal Penitent -- The Death Of A King -- Genealogical Tables. John Callow. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [437]-446) And Index. For eleven years, from his defeat at the Battle of the Boyne in July 1960 until his death in 1701, James II lived in one of the most spectacular baroque palaces in Europe at Saint Germain en Laye, holding court as a king in exile. This period is almost completely ignored by those writing about James and yet it was the period which set in train the rise in Jacobitism and allowed James to attempt to fashion the opportunity for his comeback as rightful king. John Callow's book reassesses James's strategy for dealing with his downfall and exile and presents a portrait of a man who planned for himself great political rewards and popular acclaim. That these plans did not materialise was the inevitable result of the changing perception of monarchy in Britain but James left a lasting legacy in the form of Jacobitism on the one hand and a deep suspicion of Catholic monarchs on the other. For eleven years, from his defeat at the Battle of the Boyne in July 1690 until his death in 1701, James II lived in one of the most spectacular baroque palaces in Europe at Saint Germain en Laye, holding court as a king in exile. This period is almost completely ignored by those writing about James and yet it was the period which set in train the rise of Jacobitism and allowed James to attempt to fashion the opportunity for his comeback as rightful king. John Callow's book reassesses James's strategy for dealing with his downfall and exile and presents a portrait of a man who planned for himself great political rewards and popular acclaim. That these plans did not materialize was the inevitable result of the changing perception of monarchy in Britain but James left a lasting legacy in the form of Jacobitism on the one hand and a deep suspicion of Catholic monarchs on the other. "James II was Britain's last Catholic king. The spectacular collapse of his regime in 1688 and the seizure of his throne by his nephew, William of Orange, are the best-known events of his reign. Yet what of his life after this? John Callow's new book focuses on the neglected period in James's life - the twelve years he spent in exile attempting to recover his crown." "While James did not succeed in regaining his throne, he did leave a lasting legacy in the form of Jacobitism on the one hand and a deep suspicion of Catholic monarchs on the other. This book of his latter years will appeal to anyone interested in Stuart history and in court, military and cultural studies."--Jacket