Scenarios about 'james ii'
James II was the Catholic King of England, Scotland, and Ireland who ruled from 1685 until being deposed in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. His attempts to promote Catholicism and royal absolutism in Protestant Britain triggered significant political opposition, ultimately leading to his overthrow and the establishment of constitutional monarchy. In alternate history scenarios, his reign represents a critical turning point where different religious policies or political decisions could have dramatically altered Britain's constitutional development.
What If The Glorious Revolution Failed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where James II successfully maintained his throne against William of Orange's invasion in 1688, potentially altering the development of constitutional monarchy, religious tolerance, and global power dynamics.