Dan Snow's History Hit The Glorious Revolution
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May 13, 2025 Clare Jackson, an Honorary Professor at the University of Cambridge and author of 'Devil Land', dives deep into the fascinating intricacies of the Glorious Revolution. She unravels the political chaos and religious tensions that marked 17th-century England, exploring James II’s controversial reign and his ultimate downfall. The discussion highlights the lesser-known betrayals around James and the eventual rise of William and Mary as joint monarchs. Clare also reflects on the revolution’s significant legacy for Britain’s constitutional monarchy and its global influence.
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Religious Roots of Instability
- The religious and political divisions in 17th-century England, Scotland, and Ireland caused massive instability.
- Different religious majorities across the kingdoms fueled conflict and complicated unified rule.
Catholicism and Foreign Fears
- James II's Catholicism sparked fears of foreign influence undermining English interests.
- Protestant English feared subordination to France's Catholic power under Louis XIV.
Origin of Whigs and Tories
- The Whigs and Tories emerged as early political factions during the Popish Plot and Exclusion Crisis.
- Whigs pushed to exclude James from the throne fearing Catholic succession; Tories supported royal succession.
