The Jacobite Rebellions were a series of uprisings in the 17th and 18th centuries aimed at restoring the Stuart dynasty to the British throne.
The Glorious Revolution (1688) Explained
The Glorious Revolution (1688) was a bloodless coup in England that resulted in the overthrow of King James II and the establishment of a constitutional monarchy.
Battle of Heiligerlee Explained
The Battle of Heiligerlee was the first major battle of the Eighty Years’ War, resulting in a victory for the rebel forces against the Spanish.
The Netherlands War of Independence (second part) Explained
The Netherlands’ War of Independence (second part) was a conflict in the 17th century that resulted in the establishment of the Dutch Republic and the decline of Spanish power.