HISTORY
ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION
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The English Civil War
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The Thirty Years’ War
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The Battle of Hastings
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The Glorious Revolution
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Detailed explanation-1: -The term Glorious Revolution refers to the series of events in 1688-89 which culminated in the exile of King James II and the accession to the throne of William and Mary. It has also been seen as a watershed in the development of the constitution and especially of the role of Parliament.
Detailed explanation-2: -In 1689 Parliament declared that James had abdicated by deserting his kingdom. William (reigned 1689-1702) and Mary (reigned 1689-94) were offered the throne as joint monarchs.
Detailed explanation-3: -Definition. The Glorious Revolution of November 1688 saw Protestant William of Orange (l. 1650-1702) invade England and take the throne of Catholic James II of England (r. 1685-1688).
Detailed explanation-4: -William III (William of Orange) and wife, Queen Mary II William of Orange was the son-in-law of King James II. As a protestant young man he married Mary (the daughter of King James II) and therefore secured his place as the successor to the throne.