Where To Stream British History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley Season 1 Episode 2
The Glorious Revolution
- Aired February 2, 2017
- 60 Min
- Rated 8.5
In this episode, Lucy debunks another of the biggest fibs in British history - the 'Glorious Revolution'. In 1688, the British Isles were invaded by a huge army led by Dutch prince, William of Orange. With his English wife Mary he stole the throne from Mary's father, the Catholic King James II. This was the death knell for absolute royal power and laid the foundations of our constitutional monarchy. It was spun as a 'glorious and bloodless revolution'. But how 'glorious' was it really? It led...