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James II., by incredible and pertinacious folly, irritated not only the classes which had fought AGAINST his father, but also those who had fought FOR his father.
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Walter Bagehot
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Bagehot critiques the political missteps of James II, highlighting his alienation of both supporters and opponents.
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