On June 10, 1688, Queen Mary of Modena gave birth to a boy. In little James Stuart, the Catholic King James II finally had the male heir he had so desperately sought.

PERHAPS the title of the volume, "The Adventures of King James II. of England," is a trifle misguiding. The author informs readers that the subject he professes to devote his attention to "is the ...

Nevertheless, as Charles’ own end drew near and his courtiers stood in his bedchamber and watched, his brother, the duke of York (later King James II) leaned over the dying monarch and whispered ...

Half-length, standing slightly to the left, James II of England (1633-1701) is seen in wig, lace cravat and armor. Oval format. Inscribed below: Jacobus II dus D. G. Aug. Sco. Fra et Hib Rex. G.

Sadly, King James II died an ignoble death when he stood too close to one of his war toys — a new cannon design that would further his expansionist ambitions and fulfil his decree to “Make ...

Charles II dies without legitimate heir and his brother James II, James VII of Scotland, becomes king. James' Catholicism causes fear and worry to English Protestants and Scottish Presbyterians alike.

A post Medieval engraved posie ring engraved and a King James II 'touch piece' gold medal are among the treasures unearthed by metal detectorists in Cornwall lately. The posie ring was found by ...