Published on the tercentenary of what is sometimes knows as "The Glorious Revolution", this collection of essays examines the events of 1688-89 and discards old myths. American and British historians tackle the subject from different angles, each contributing to the overall view.

• Cover
• Half Title
• Title Page
• Dedication
• Copyright
• Preface
• Contributors
• Abbreviations
• Contents
• 1. Introduction
• 2. James II and Toleration
• 3. The Revolution and the Localities: Examples of Loyalty to James II
• 4. London Crowds and the Revolution of 1688
• 5. The Reluctant Revolutionaries: Scotland in 1688
• 6. James II, William of Orange, and the Admirals
• 7. Representing the Revolution: Politics and High Culture in 1688
• 8. The Revolution and the Development of English Foreign Policy
• 9. Pierre’s White Hat: Theatre, Jacobitism and Popular Protest in London, 1689–1760
• Index