The background that made the Revolution possible
As we inch toward the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, let me share a couple of reflections on the background of how this extraordinary, unprecedented, and daring event succeeded.Two decades ago, I set out to write a book about the events known as the Glorious Revolution of 1688-89. I suspected that this revolution—the ouster of the Catholic King James II of England and the installation of his Protestant son-in-law (and nephew) William III and daughter Mary I — was helpful, perhaps a necessary precursor of the American Revolution. Recommended Stories On This Day: Independence is in the balance as George Washington faces down a fleet, a plot, and the loss of Canada The Democratic debate is over.
- ▪As we inch toward the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, let me share a couple of reflections on the background of how this extraordinary, unprecedented, and daring event succeeded.Two decades ago, I set ou
- ▪I suspected that this revolution—the ouster of the Catholic King James II of England and the installation of his Protestant son-in-law (and nephew) William III and daughter Mary I — was helpful, perhaps a necessary precursor of the American
- ▪Recommended Stories On This Day: Independence is in the balance as George Washington faces down a fleet, a plot, and the loss of Canada The Democratic debate is over.
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As we inch toward the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, let me share a couple of reflections on the background of how this extraordinary, unprecedented, and daring event succeeded.Two decades ago, I set out to write a book about the events known as the Glorious Revolution of 1688-89. I suspected that this revolution—the ouster of the Catholic King James II of England and the installation of his Protestant son-in-law (and nephew) William III and daughter Mary I — was helpful, perhaps a necessary precursor of the American Revolution. Recommended Stories On This Day: Independence is in the balance as George Washington faces down a fleet, a plot, and the loss of Canada The Democratic debate is over.
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