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"Why We Invade England: Acts, Edicts, Declarations, 1607-91"

James I, Oliver Cromwell, Charles II, William III (Prince of Orange), Mary II, British Parliament

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Exhibit Duration: March 26 - May 26, 2003
Location: Slought Foundation
Reception: Wednesday, March 26, 2003
Exhibition Openings Series | Curated by Aaron Levy


The exhibition “Why We Invade England: Acts, Edicts and Declarations, 1607-1691” features a timely selection of publications from the Stuart Dynasty by James I, Oliver Cromwell, Charles II, William III (Prince of Orange), Mary II, and the British Parliament, evidencing the fragility of power as amassed and imposed through law. The Stuart dynasty reigned in England and Scotland from 1603 to 1714, a period which saw a flourishing Court culture but also much upheaval and instability through plague, fire and war, intense religious debate and radical politics. Items are on loan from the Quinn Collection, North Salem, NY. On display in Slought Foundation Vault #2 (Room A4). Please note that briefcases and book bags must be checked prior to entering the exhibition.

The exhibition includes the following texts: "Why he Invades England, With A Short Preface And Some Modest Remarks," Prince of Orange, 1688; "The Arraignment, Trial, Conviction, and Condemnation of John Ashton for High-Treason,” William III and Mary II, London 1691; "His Majesties' Declaration... Concerning the Treasonable Conspiracy Against His Sacred Person." Charles II, London, 1683; "His Highness' Speech to Parliament... at their Dissolution." Oliver Cromwell, London, 1654; "Acts Passed By Parliament," James I with the British Parliament, London, July 1607; "Act for the Encouragement of Protestants to Plant and Inhabit Ireland." Oliver Cromwell, London, 1653.



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