The Glorious Revolution Re‑examined: Was It Truly Bloodless?

On this episode we dissect the so‑called Glorious Revolution of 1688–89, examining whether it was really a peaceful transfer or a contested crisis. We unpack how James II’s Catholic succession alarmed the English elite, how William of Orange landed in England, and how Parliament convened its extraordinary convention to declare the throne vacant. The discussion ends by tracing the Bill of Rights’ legacy for constitutional monarchy, the limits it imposed on kingship, and what that means for modern Britain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices