Overview
About this book
A History of the Early Part of the Reign of James the Second is available in the Project Gutenberg source edition credited to Charles James Fox. Catalog subjects include Great Britain -- History -- James II, 1685-1688. This edition retains the source text, including any introductory material and notes.
- First published
- Unknown year
- Language
- English
- Editor
- Henry Morley
- Copyright status
- Public domain
- Source edition
- Project Gutenberg ebook #4245
English level
B2–C1 · Deep reading
A History of the Early Part of the Reign of James the Second is calibrated from 28,843 sampled words across 5 chapters: sentences average 46.8 words, 77.8% exceed 24 words and 11.3% of words are nine letters or longer.
Explore the B2–C1 level →Sentence rhythm
What the prose asks
Extended sentences averaging 46.8 words, with 55.7% reaching 40 words or more
Vocabulary
What may slow you down
11.3% of sampled words contain nine or more letters; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter
Reading rhythm
Short commitment
A few long sections make advance stopping points useful. About 6 calm 30-minute sessions.
Suggested approach
Read with momentum
Read in planned sessions and keep short notes on voice, structure and recurring images
Best starting point
Begin with chapter one
The full text is ready with speech, lookup and saved progress.
CEFR-aligned Linden estimate · high confidence · sampled full text · Calibrated 2026-09-08 · Provisional, not an exam certification.
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