William arrives in Ireland; James leaves Dublin, unites the French and Irish armies and advances seeking battle.Continuing James II Invades
The Siege of Londonderry Ends
The siege of Londonderry pressed to the brink of success. Then, under heavy fire, English boats break through to the town's waterfront.Continuing
James II Invades Ireland
This series has four easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: The Siege of Londonderry Begins.IntroductionKing James II lost the
The Glorious Revolution – 9
Today's installment concludes The Glorious Revolution,the name of our combined selection by Gilbert Burnet and Henry Duff Traill. The concluding
The Glorious Revolution – 8
On the 28th the Commons resolved themselves into a committee of the whole House, and Richard Hampden, son of the great John, was voted into the
The Glorious Revolution – 7
He called all the peers and the members of the three last parliaments that were in town, together with some of the citizens of London.Continuing The
The Glorious Revolution – 6
The King seemed much dejected and asked if it must be done immediately.Continuing The Glorious Revolution,with a selection by Gilbert
The Glorious Revolution – 5
The Prince ordered Zuylestein to go immediately to Feversham, and to see the King safe and at full liberty to go whithersoever he pleased.Continuing
The Glorious Revolution – 4
Thus a great king, who had yet a good army and a strong fleet, did choose to abandon all than to expose himself to any danger with that part of the