Examining Historical What Ifs: The Impact of a Shipwreck on British and European History

This chapter explores a compelling 'what if' scenario involving the potential deaths of James, Duke of York, and John Churchill in a 1682 shipwreck. It examines how their absence could have altered the course of British and European history, influencing the dynasties of the Stuarts and Hanoverians and major events like the American Revolution.