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.

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 ...

Elizabeth I died childless so was succeeded by her cousin, James VI of Scotland, who henceforth assumed the title of James I of England as well. James's accession meant that the three separate ...