The Rights of Man · Character
James II
Deposed Stuart king of England, cited in debates on monarchy.
minor
Also known as James
First appearance: part first being an answer to mr burke s attack on the french revolution
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Paine cites James II as another instance where hereditary government threatened English liberties.
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