A second branch of Marteau books developed in the late 1680s when German-language titles first assumed the curious imprint. 1689 became a landmark year, the year of the Glorious Revolution which had brought a Dutch regent onto the English throne.
In the late 1680s, a new branch of Marteau books emerged, characterized by German-language titles with an unusual imprint. The following year, 1689, was notable for the Glorious Revolution, which led to the installation of a Dutch regent on the English throne.