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The Stuarts: William III and Mary II: To Have and To Hold

28/06/2015

William III and Mary II: To Have and To Hold

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Mike Walker's epic chronicle charts the early years of William of Orange and Mary Stuart.

Mike Walker's epic chronicle considers the young William of Orange and his strategic marriage to James II's daughter, Mary Stuart.

Mike Walker's epic chronicle considers the early years of William of Orange and his marriage to James II's daughter, Mary Stuart. By marrying his English cousin, Dutch William looks to cement an alliance between the two countries and halt Louis XIV's land-grabbing march across Europe. Neither partnership gets off to an auspicious start.

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