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Glorious Revolution and Hanoverian succession

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The removal of James II and accession of William and Mary in 1688, kept separate from the Hanoverian succession of 1714.

OCR · The Impact of Empire on Britain 1688–c.1730 (J410/11) - English expansion and its impact on the British Isles c.1688–c.1730

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The Impact of Empire on Britain 1688–c.1730 (J410/11) - English expansion and its impact on the British Isles c.1688–c.1730 (OCR GCSE)

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