The History of Defenestration in Prague

Anne's death emphasised James' fondness and reliance on his male favourites. The Venetian Ambassador, Piero Contarini, felt there was a general lack of esteem for the Stuart dynasty at this time. He reported back home that he had heard great lords deplore the present state of affairs with bitter tears. We are heading, gentleness, towards another Defenestration in Prague.