William and his wife Mary were crowned joint monarchs of England, Scotland and Ireland in 1689. Their accession, known as the ‘Glorious Revolution’, marked an important transition towards ...

In Britain in 1688, the so-called Glorious Revolution took place when the Catholic King James II alienated his people with his strong religious beliefs, and after fleeing the country, was replaced ...

The Glorious Revolution (1688) Also known as the Revolution of 1688, this non-violent revolution in England led to the overthrow of King James II and the establishment of a constitutional monarchy.