The Glorious Revolution: everything you wanted to know
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Revisiting the Glorious Revolution
This chapter critically examines the term 'Glorious Revolution' and its historical context, questioning its appropriateness as a label for the events of 1688. It highlights the dual nature of the revolution, addressing advances in toleration alongside the repression faced by marginalized groups, particularly Catholics in Britain and Ireland. The chapter also considers the influence of the Glorious Revolution on revolutionary ideologies in France and America, revealing the complex legacy of these events on notions of power, resistance, and freedom.
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