Geschichte von England seit der Thronbesteigung Jakob's des Zweiten. Siebenter Band: enthaltend Kapitel 13 und 14.

In the wake of James II’s flight, England steadied itself under William’s swift arrival, restoring order within hours and reasserting the rule of law that had long underpinned the kingdom’s institutions. The narrative captures how the English response was measured, focusing on legal legitimacy rather than outright rebellion, and how the new government sought to preserve the established church while curbing the excesses of the previous regime. Against this backdrop, the work contrasts the relatively calm English transition with the far more turbulent upheaval unfolding north of the border.

Scotland, by contrast, was gripped by a fierce revolutionary fervor that turned law itself into a target of protest. The author details the chaotic convening of a Scottish convention, the contentious debates over representation, and the deep resentment toward imposed religious structures that many viewed as oppressive. This vivid portrait reveals how divergent political cultures shaped the early stages of the Glorious Revolution, setting the stage for a complex struggle over authority, faith, and national identity.