A History of Europe, Key Battles

56.1 Glorious Revolution 1688

02.05.2021 - By Carl RylettPlay

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In 1688 a large invasion arrived in England from the Dutch Republic, led by William of Orange. It was a risky move, driven partly out of fear of the English allying with Louis XIV of France, who was threatening to attack his country. King James II of England was fast losing popular support for his Catholic sympathies, a fact exploited in William's propaganda to the English. www.historyeurope.net www.patreon.com/historyeurope Music: Henry Purcell (Overture in G minor, Gordion Knot Untied) Intro by Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com) Picture: William III Landing at Brixham, Torbay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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