Was the Glorious Revolution a Dutch Conquest? (Short Animated Documentary)

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Reuploaded because facts are important and one shouldn't overestimate a woman's age.

The English Crisis, Emperor Leopold, and the Origins of the Dutch Intervention in 1688 by Christoph Kampmann.

The Idea of Conquest in Controversies Over the 1688 Revolution by M. P. Thompson.

The Glorious Revolution in America. by David S. Lovejoy

[smikkelbeer]

As a Dutch person who had no idea this ever happened until 5 minutes ago, yes we totally conquered Britain.

[martijnboot]

As a Dutch history teacher, I can tell you we don't teach this as an invasion, although it is seen as a critical strategical move to protect the Republic.

[freakingemu]

In the Netherlands it’s viewed as the English preferring our guy over theirs. Almost none of us view it as a conquest of Britain.

[bificommander]

As a Dutch I can't say I was ever taught or told by anyone that we totally conquered England that one time. Such discussion of it that I heard was more of a "there was this thing that happened" then "Go Orange!"

That said, if any British are not liking their current rulers, you can send me an invite to become your king. I'm fine with some constitutional limitations, and if you got a cute single girl handy I'm willing to share power too.

[perfectlyfine]

It's a simple personal union which didn't last, every EU4 player knows this.

[HistoryMatters]

Re-uploaded because I made an oopsie. Sorry about that. Next episode is 'Why does Russia own Kaliningrad?'.

[seanshure]

Find it hilarious that theres alot of Dutch in comments like "I didn't even know that happend" meanwhile people In scotland are still trying to join Billy's army

[timfortune]

British Kings (in an incredibly simplified nutshell) : Frenchmen (Plantegenats) turned Englishmen, Welshmen (Tudors) turned Englishmen, Scotsmen (Stuarts) turned Englishmen, that one time a Dutch guy ruled, and then Germans (Hanovers/Windsors) turned Englishmen.

[HistoryHustle]

I once heard a fellow Dutchman jokingly saying that "we conquered England" but in the general way it is not viewed like that.

[exharkhun]

I've never in my 40 years as a Dutchman heard anyone claim that we conquered Britain. And in fact, if any of my English friends needs a needling I'd sooner use the Raid on the Medway then this. Good video though.

[ernestvanophuizen]

Small correction here:


Charles II (according to Wikipedia) had at least 14 children.

His WIFE, however... Oh, that's awkward.

[jordanliu]

“English and British history part 21: The Glorious Revolution”

[AncientAccounts]

*_Unconquered since 1066_*
The Dutch: *G E K O L O N I S E E R D*

[daviduck]

I have never heard anyone say 'we conquered England'. I doubt many even know what the Glorious Revolution is. It isn't taught in the regular school curriculum.

[mitchellgeorge]

I did extensive research on the decline Dutch Republic for a paper in university and the Glorious Revolution played a huge part of its decline. William saw the securing of the British thrones as essential for the republic’s survival as it would theoretically secure an Anglo-Dutch alliance. However, this hastened its decline as William prioritised the running of England and Scotland given that England was a rapidly strengthening nation compared to the stagnating Republic and the Dutch were made the junior partner and extensively reliant on England and later Britain. In addition to that when William relocated to England, many of the Dutch merchants and financiers left for England as well, further bolstering the English economy and causing a collapse of the Dutch economy in the 18th century.

[soultrax]

I think it"s also worth mentioning that William was also James' nephew, so he was technically next in line to the throne after James' children, (which also happened to include his wife/cousin Mary). Despite being the head of state of the Netherlands, he also had a legitimate claim in his own right, without being married to James' daughter.

[SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

The Glorious Revolution was a glorious revolution comrades

[tylerpatt]

0:41 I’ve seen many of your videos but this is finally what got me subscribe

[motivationalmadness]

I just finished watching the British history video series. I was around during the 10 minute days, but just accepted the new format. However, after watching your former content, I really have to conclude that the longer running time was just better. I felt so much more informed, and your videos have educated me immensely over the years, which is why I'm not sure if the shorter run time is better.

[هدىرزق-طج]

England before the dutch came
England:100% tea
After the dutch came
England:50% weed and 50% water