EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 25 MIN

Glorious Revolution: James II’s Ousting and the Birth of Constitutional Britain

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

In this episode we trace the brief escape of King James II, William of Orange’s arrival, and how Parliament seized power to create a constitutional framework that underpins modern Britain. By comparing contemporary sources, later chroniclers and historians' interpretations we separate popular myth from evidence and ask why the change mattered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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