James II, William III and Ireland

When James II came to the throne in 1685 the Catholics owned only 22 per cent of the land, and the New English Anglicans had a monopoly of power in Ireland. This was the situation that the Catholic king wished to change radically. James' Irish policy contributed to his downfall in England and led to William III's intervention. It was not in England, however, that James and his nephew eventually clashed militarily, but in Ireland. Thus, Ireland played a crucial part in the Glorious Revolution, which should not be confined to England and put down to domestic causes exclusively. This is the main focus of the resource.
This resource is for university students interested in Early Modern British history. It provides the new, up-to-date interpretation of the Glorious Revolution. It describes developments in Ireland from 1685 to 1697.