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| | Roundheads, Whigs, and Decivilization: A Hoppean Analysis of Stuart England by Jason Jewell |
 | | Although in recent years the race/class/gender deconstructionism endemic in literature departments unfortunately has made some headway in the heretofore more sensible history departments, no overarching theory of history has yet arisen with the potential to replace the Whig Interpretation and sweep the field of its competitors. |
 | | Charles’ reign was marked by several catastrophes, including war, outbreak of plague, the Great Fire of London, and the formation of the first political parties; however, none of them was severe enough to bring about his downfall. |
 | | He died in 1685, leaving behind thirteen children; unfortunately, they were all illegitimate, and thus the succession devolved on his younger brother, who became James II. |
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