Review:
Glorious Revolution
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The Glorious Revolution, also known as the Revolution of 1688, was the overthrow of King James II of England by a union of English Parliamentarians with the Dutch stadtholder William III of Orange-Nassau.
Key Features
- Overthrow of King James II
- Union of English Parliamentarians with William III of Orange-Nassau
- Establishment of constitutional monarchy in England
Pros
- Transition to a constitutional monarchy
- Protection of Protestantism in England
- Shift towards more parliamentary control over the monarchy
Cons
- Violent overthrow of the king
- Loss of absolute monarchial power