The book Agnes Stricklands Queens of England volume 3 was written by author Strickland, Agnes, 1796-1874 Here you can read free online of Agnes Stricklands Queens of England volume 3 book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is Agnes Stricklands Queens of England volume 3 a good or bad book?
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Before William had been on the throne a year there was trouble in Ireland, and in some counties it became neces- sary for the military force to put down the outrages com- mitted by mobs. The Irish people believed that their rights had been assailed by the government, and Daniel O'Connell made speeches to the ignorant portion of the inhabitants, which served, as he intended they should, to 290 The Queens of England. increase their discontent. Then there was an outbreak among the English peasantr...y against the use of agricultural machinery. They met in crowds and went about destroy- ing all the barns, corn, and hay-ricks, and setting fire right and left to the threshing-machines, like a set of maniacs. Of course such lawless behavior filled the country with con- sternation, because it was impossible to tell where it would end. When parliament met, the king made a speech which proved to be one of the most offensive that ever proceeded from an English sovereign. It was known to be the work of his ministry, but did not increase his popularity on that account.
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