The Bloodless Revolution: England, 1688The Glorious Revolution of 1688 represented a crucial turning point in modern British history by decisively shifting political power from the monarchy to Parliament. In this cogent study, first published in 1972, Stuart Prall offers a well-balanced account of the Revolution, its roots, and its consequences. The events of 1688, Prall argues, cannot be viewed in isolation. Examining the tempestuous half-century that preceded and precipitated William and Mary's accession, he provides a comprehensive overview of the Revolution's context and of its historical meaning. |
Contents
The Civil War Legacy | 3 |
The Restoration Settlement | 21 |
The Exclusion Crisis | 40 |
James II and the Descent into Tyranny | 89 |
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William of Orange and Louis XIV | 166 |
The Invitation | 181 |
The Invasion | 227 |
Parliament and Crown | 245 |
Epilogue | 278 |
A Godden v Hales Kings Bench 16 June 1686 | 297 |
B James IIs Declaration for Liberty of Conscience April | 298 |
The Petition of the Seven Bishops May 18 1688 | 312 |
G Declaration of Rights February 13 1689 | 318 |
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