CONTENTS PAGE CHAPTER I. Vicissitudes of Whigs and Tories Not true that the parties have exchanged their principles The Revolution much more due to special than to general causes Intellectual tendency towards despotism Growth of the doctrine of the Divine Right of Kings Summary of the causes of the Revolution Skill with which the Whig leaders availed themselves of their Part played by general and particular causes in history Strength of the English hatred of foreigners. It acted at first in favour of the Revolution And was strengthened by the Protestant feelings of the country The jealousy of foreigners gradually turns against the Revolution England desires the acceptance of the will of Charles II. Change of feeling produced by the invasion of Flanders Alienation of the Queen. The Ministers depend mainly for their Marlborough refused the position of Captain-General Downfall of the Whigs Coincidence of great ecclesiastical influence in England with great Relations of the clergy to the Revolution: the abjuration oath 82 Analysis of the Whig Party. 1. The Aristocracy Their remarkable liberality in England Effect on the Whig party Growth of industrial influence and prosperity in England. The party interest of the Tories hostile to the reigning King Disappearance of the miracle of the royal touch Growth of party government diminishes monarchical authority. 241 Growth of Scepticism-its different effects on Churches Political results of the Trinitarian controversy and of the writings Popular disturbances. Repeal of the Act Intolerance not confined to the Anglicans or High Churchmen Repeal of the law against witchcraft The position of the Catholics unimproved Peculiarity of the position of Catholicism in Europe. |