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Please view our photographs and read the rubric on the inside of the dust jacket. The book details you provided correspond to a highly sought-after signed copy of The Last Invasion of England: 1688 and the Dutch Armada by Arthur der Weduwen, published in 2026 by the Princeton University Press. The standard retail price for a new hardcover copy of The Last Invasion of England: 1688 and the Dutch Armada is £30.00 / $39.95. As this copy is signed by Arthur der Weduwen and in Fine condition, its current market value is estimated between £45.00 and £75.00 ($60.00 – $100.00) depending on the venue and demand among collectors of revisionist British history.

Book Content Overview

The book offers an electrifying, revisionist narrative history of the Glorious Revolution of 1688. Rather than portraying it as a peaceful internal political transition, author Arthur der Weduwen reframes it as a full-scale, high-stakes military invasion by a Dutch Armada. 

• The Core Thesis: The political revolution that ousted the Catholic King James II could never have succeeded without the sheer willpower, military might, and resources of Prince William III of Orange and the Dutch state. 
• The Military Reality: William landed with 16,000 Dutch troops equipped with swords, muskets, and cannons. They were not there for moral support but to execute a daring preemptive strike. 
• Historical Sources: Relying completely on primary contemporary sources—including firsthand accounts from the protagonists who planned the mission—the book highlights the immense logistical risks, the near-failures of the fleet, and the tense climate of uncertainty felt by everyday citizens. 

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Book Summary

In this work of revisionist history, Arthur der Weduwen reframes Britain’s Glorious Revolution of 1688 not as a peaceful, domestic political transition, but as a high-stakes, full-scale military invasion by the Dutch Armada. Relying closely on contemporary primary sources, the book details how Prince William III of Orange directed 16,000 Dutch troops to English shores to secure the crown. It explores the immense risks, political willpower, and logistical complexities required for a small trading republic to launch such a daring preemptive military strike against a more powerful neighbor. 

Edition & Condition Value

This specific copy carries several attributes that are highly desirable for book collectors and history enthusiasts:

• Autographed Value: Books signed by Arthur der Weduwen hold distinct collectible value, particularly given his standing as a prominent historian and researcher at the University of St Andrews.
• Fine Condition: Describing a book’s condition as “Fine” indicates that it is clean, crisp, and completely free of visible defects or wear, making it an excellent centerpiece for a private library.
• Format: The physical dimensions you listed (approximately 6.8 x 9.6 x 1.2 inches) match the standard premium hardback footprint issued by Princeton University Press.