Hello. Today we take a look at James II, the last Catholic King of England. His story is an incredible one filled with ups and downs, tragedies and triumphs and an utter and epic downfall. I hope I was able to reasonably do his story justice, and as always, if I catch any errors, or if any errors are brought to my attention, I will add them to the errors and corrections section at the bottom of the video description. I hope you are all doing well and I thank you for your interest in the video/channel. Cheers to you and yours, and I hope you all have a great start to 2023.
@BigMamaDaveX
Жыл бұрын
👍 Absolutely LOVING the series! Glad I SUBBED... THIS is what internet is for. 💌💕
@ibqmely
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your hard work!
@English_Dawn
Жыл бұрын
Very few errors. None as far as I can see in the subject, which is impeccable. For an American your pronunciation of English place-names is excellent. Even French place -names. Place-names are absolutely vital! Particularly the endings. It generally tells you who founded them! i.e. Anything ending in 'caster, chester, cester," etc is probably Roman from "Castra" Castle. Anything ending in "ham", burgh, bury, borough" or "ton" is probably Saxon. Anything ending in "by" is probably Danish (Viking). Most English places you can generally tell at a glance who founded it. Like your H.M.S. Gloucester". - This is a general rule of thumb but some like London and York you have to work at. Both Roman. In the case of York where Constantine the Great was crowned emperor, the first Christian emperor, he would have known it as Eboracum. Many regards.
@Cromwelldunbar
Жыл бұрын
Excellent appraisal! Well done on depth of coverage taken. Apropos the execution of Monmouth, James’s nephew, the version I have read is/was that not only was the executioner incompetent in that the blade of his instrument was so blunt that poor Monmouth seized the instrument and pleaded/begged/demanded of the executioner to get a more worthy instrument and the crowd looking on almost turned against the executioner for his incompetence.
@mousemd
Жыл бұрын
Remembered poorly, if at all. Until today, I knew nothing about him.
@kalevader
Жыл бұрын
Hell yes! Time to clear the video schedule for tonight and watch this! After this William and Mary, Anne and the Unification of Great Britain, and the Hannovarian Dynasty.
@timeytimes
Жыл бұрын
I just love that you're doing all the monarchs in order. You do a great job on these. Thanks, and I look forward to the rest!
@--enyo--
Жыл бұрын
Seconded!
@johnbono2384
Жыл бұрын
Wew, after all of that turmoil of Charles I, Charles II, and James I, I'm looking forward to a nice easy kingship. ...oh...
@swymaj02
Жыл бұрын
Got a Dutch king and two Queens to deal with first.
@jamellfoster6029
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for another amazing video. James II is often overlooked and if not overlooked, he's villified. You gave a non-biased, thorough presentation.
@danielsantiagourtado3430
Жыл бұрын
His story should indeed never be forgotten in a prime example of what NOT to do.
@freedomslunch
Жыл бұрын
Watching it being repeated right now.
@Consume_Crash
Жыл бұрын
Why
@thedrinkinggamemaker9749
Жыл бұрын
Zero tolerance for any other Christian denomination?
@moraesneto9508
21 күн бұрын
If James II of England had followed Robert Greene's 48 Laws of Power, he could have adopted several strategies to maintain his throne and avoid or even defeat the Glorious Revolution. Here are some actions he could have taken to increase his chances of success: 1. Law 1: Never overshadow the master - You could have followed the example of Charles II Jaime could have adopted a more diplomatic approach, as did his brother Charles II, who knew how to balance the power of the monarchy with Parliament. Instead of trying to abruptly reverse the balance between the Crown and Parliament, Jaime could have worked within the established rules so as not to cause immediate resistance. This would have allowed him to gradually consolidate his power without alienating the Protestant elites. 2. Law 3: Hide your intentions - You could have been more subtle in your reforms Jaime was too explicit in his intentions to revert England to Catholicism and increase the absolute power of the monarchy. If he had hidden his intentions and acted more gradually and subtly, he could have implemented some reforms without causing the fear of a complete Catholic restoration. This would have reduced the opposition, allowing it to consolidate more power before any organised resistance. 3. Law 6: Attract attention at any price - You could have controlled your image better James II was seen as a Catholic monarch in a largely Protestant country, which damaged his image. He could have controlled his public image, showing himself as a monarch willing to maintain religious balance or protect Anglicanism, even if his true intentions were different. This could have gained time and support from the aristocracy and Parliament, allowing him to consolidate his position. 4. Law 7: Make others work for you, but always keep the credit - You could have manipulated Protestant allies Jaime could have used Protestant allies strategically, appointing some to positions of power and making them work for him. In this way, he could have maintained an appearance of religious neutrality, while, behind the scenes, he implemented his Catholic policies with less opposition. 5. Law 15: Completely crush your enemy - Could have neutralised William of Orange earlier One of Jaime's biggest mistakes was to underestimate his son-in-law, William of Orange. Instead of allowing William to become a threat, Jaime should have acted quickly to neutralise him, either through an alliance or even eliminating the threat before it became real. This could have prevented the invasion that resulted in the Glorious Revolution. 6. Law 19: Know who you are dealing with - don't offend the wrong person - You could have maintained the support of key figures in Parliament Jaime alienated Parliament and Protestant leaders by openly imposing Catholic policies. Instead, he should have better navigated these sensitivities, maintaining good relations with key figures in Parliament and negotiating their reforms in a less conflicting way. By not offending the wrong people, Jaime could have maintained the support of influential members who would have been essential to contain the revolt. 7. Law 22: Use the tactic of surrender - turn weakness into power - Could have negotiated instead of fighting When William of Orange began his invasion, Jaime hesitated between fighting or fleeing. Instead, he could have used strategic surrender, accepting temporary concessions to preserve his throne. He could have negotiated with William or with Parliament, promising to limit his Catholic reforms in exchange for maintaining power. By turning this weakness into a strength, Jaime could have survived politically. 8. Law 23: Focus your strength - You could have focussed on strategic allies Jaime tried to force his reforms on many fronts at the same time, which left him vulnerable. He could have focussed his forces on strategic allies within Parliament and military forces, ensuring strong loyalties before expanding his reforms. If he had consolidated enough power in a specific area, such as the Army or a solid political bloc, he could have defeated his enemies more effectively. 9. Law 28: Be bold - You could have acted more decisively in the crisis Jaime's indecision during Guilherme's invasion was fatal. If he had acted more boldly from the beginning, demonstrating strength and determination, he could have dissuaded some of his supporters from turning against him. By demonstrating confidence and power, he could have made the revolt seem less attractive to those who hesitated to join Guilherme. 10. Law 29: Plan until the end - You could have anticipated the opposition and prepared yourself Jaime failed to plan properly to deal with the growing opposition in his reign. If he had a long-term plan to deal with the Protestant reaction and Parliament, he could have avoided being taken by surprise by the Glorious Revolution. More strategic planning could have included external alliances, such as French military support, or temporary concessions to buy time. 11. Law 47: Do not exceed the mark you aimed for; in victory, learn to stop - You could have moderated your reforms Jaime tried to impose his Catholic policies and increase royal power very aggressively and quickly. If he had been more moderate and knew how to stop before provoking so much resistance, he could have kept power for longer. By learning to stop before exceeding the limits of tolerance of Parliament and the Protestant elite, he would have avoided the crisis. 12. Law 48: Stay adaptable - You could have changed tactics by seeing resistance grow Jaime was inflexible in his attempts to impose Catholicism and absolutism, even when it became clear that this was generating significant resistance. If he had been more adaptable and changed his tactics, he could have disarmed the opposition, adopting a more conciliatory approach temporarily, to resume his plan at a more favourable time. Conclusion: James II made several mistakes by alienating his allies, underestimating his enemies and not hiding his intentions. If he had followed some of the 48 Laws of Power, he could have maintained his position by: • Hide your religious intentions, • Neutralise William of Orange before it became a threat, • Form strategic alliances with powerful Protestants, • Demonstrate a bolder and more decisive approach in critical moments, • And adopt a more flexible and adaptable posture. These actions could have avoided the Glorious Revolution and consolidated his power as king.
@RedcoatsReturn
Жыл бұрын
Thank you😊…full of detail…covering…very well…a complex period of British history👍👍 A tremendous and excellent work! 👏👏👏👏👏👏😊
@orwellboy1958
Жыл бұрын
Excellent, you have taught me a lot about my own history.
@mariolopez-oi2td
Жыл бұрын
Incredible work! Loved this series!
@tsunadesenin
Жыл бұрын
Bravo! I’ve been looking forward to James II’s video! Worth the wait!
@marykennedy1537
Жыл бұрын
Excellent historical lesson. Off to next video.
@Georgieastra
Жыл бұрын
James Duke of York and Duke of Albany. New York City New York State And the capital of New York State Albany are named after him.
@8kuji
Жыл бұрын
Impressive video btw, I'm surprised you haven't blown up already
@Albert-Arthur-Wison225
Жыл бұрын
I’ve always found him to have been a very sympathetic and admirable figure. Although it might seem a matter of trivia,..going on the sight of portraiture of him, he appeared to have bore no physical resemblance to either his elder brother, or father ( to his advantage ! ).
@patrickfarrell5092
Жыл бұрын
Well because of James us Irish have to put up with Oranga Order hatred celebrations every July 12th for the last 300 years. ☹ Thank you for this production, very well narrated 👏👏👏
@onagaali2024
Жыл бұрын
James II nostalgia to return Catholicism to England became his undoing. I love that piano instrumental in the middle of the video btw.
@Knight860
Жыл бұрын
True, but from James perspective Protestantism had caused the English Civil; Wars and the death of his father, not to mention how his father Charles had passed on the whole divine right of kings crap to James, thus combined, put James on a collision course with Parliament. Parliament had no stomach to try the Republican experiment again and instead opted to replace an uncooperative monarch with a cooperative one in the form of William and Mary whom the latter would of received the crown if it were not for the birth of the old pretender.
@zathanian
Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah... so stoked to see another video pop up on my feed!
@booliev3275
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Such a detailed documentary. Beautifully told.
@janehollander1934
Жыл бұрын
What an elaborate👌🏻 History lesson. Thank you so much for all the research work and all the beautiful visuals you put into making this video👏🏻👏🏻. But one thing I didn't🤔 understand: why did you share a picture of the "Peace Palace" in The Hague, on several occasions, when talking about the 🏴 princes receiving sanctuary in The Netherlands. As the UN "Peace Palace" (Vredes Hof/Paleis) was built in the early 1900, and opened in 1913. There are many may castles and palaces still remaining in/round The Hague, in the West of Holland, that could have been used instead - in my humble opinion✌🏻. Warmest regards from 🇳🇱👋🏻.
@leif6534
Жыл бұрын
I've finally turned on notifications, I've been following and rewatching since ep 3, and dude if I hadn't totaled my car recently, I'd be all up on your patreon
@homerfj1100
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely super narrative of the history.
@sc6658
Жыл бұрын
I took longer than I usually do to get to this one, but you should be proud of yourself because you absolutely never disappoint. James II has never been a figure of tremendous interest to me but you seem to have a talent for shifting that whenever you cover a figure that I’ve never given an enormous amount of thought to. Thank you so much once again! 💖
@adamweilergurarye5422
Жыл бұрын
This is a masterpiece! Thank you
@michaelwatts207
Жыл бұрын
Great work
@councilofknowledge
Жыл бұрын
I started my channel after watching your videos, thanks for the awesome work as always! Cheers!
@GoBlueGirl78
Жыл бұрын
Yay!!! Thank you, BH!!!!
@cathalbrendankelly1892
Жыл бұрын
Amazingly told! Absolutely brilliant!
@robvoncken2565
Жыл бұрын
In Dutch history he is of course depicted as the enemy. But also as a great warrior, this man lead the English navy at sea, and was greatly respected for that. To make that clear to volunteer for a 17th century sea battle means you had cast iron balls. You were not affraid of anything. Yet he folded so easily at the end. It is a pitty we will never find out what happened behind the castel doors in those days
@kelliecorner1328
Жыл бұрын
I love your documentaries and i love how you pronounce French names.
@ae9980
Жыл бұрын
Great video as always
@English_Dawn
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your gargantuan and painstaking detail of your series. I feel James II is largely forgotten today 😢. Turbulent times. Please note the monarch still changes religion and royal standards, heralds and bodyguards when they traverse the border betwixt England & Scotland. Those views of Parliament. I believe that is St. Stephen's Chapel from the 1300's. Originally Parliament had used Westminster Hall from the 1000's but courts had sprung up in there. In 1513 Westminster Palace had it's first major fire and Henry VIII moved out. It has never been the residence of a monarch since. Parliament moved into St. Stephen's Chapel. The modern House of Commons survived the second great fire in the 1800's and the blitz in the second world war and been rebuilt, still in the "adversarial" pattern rather than the more semi-circular pattern of most parliaments. The Borough system of voting mentioned in your vid was not modernised until the Great Reform Act in the 1800's. It had been abused. In the 1300's Europe had faced the Black Death. As a result many boroughs had ceased to exist. Nature had taken them back. They were called "Rotten Boroughs" like Old Sarum near Salisbury still returning Members of Parliament even though there might only be two shepherds! "Whigs"& "Tories" were terms of abuse. "Whigs"were Scottish cattle-drovers and "Tories" were from the Gaelic for outlaws. Talking of outlaws the English Civil War was the anvil upon which the flint-lock pistol was forged, this spawned the emergence of a new class of criminal - the highwayman, which plagued England for over a century the predecessor of the West and stagecoach hold-ups. I think I am correct that the day before the outcome at the Boyne, William was on his horse by the Boyne on his own. On the far-bank was a Jacobean gun crew who fired at him. The cannon-ball glancing his shoulder. A narrow escape. James's brother Charles I loved his horse-racing, the "Sport of Kings" as well as his spaniels. Well into the 1800's Parliament would adjourn if there was a major meeting. There is a lot of mud-slinging politically in the Stuart era, like the "Green Ribbon" boys. Domestically, that is. I think you let off Louis XIV rather light. "Despot", not the first from France. Echoes from today, the Bourborns and the Hapsburgs. You mention the hero John Churchill hero of Blenheim and Minden. In those days royalty still put themselves in danger. George II was later the last king to be involved in battle at Dettingen. Sedgemoor was the last battle on English soil. Scotland sadly featured later for that when another Stuart raised his standard.
@Consume_Crash
Жыл бұрын
May the king over the water rest in peace.
@101MRSPICE
Жыл бұрын
Scottish Kings who took over a bigger Kingdom ie England got to love the Scots
@washubrain
Жыл бұрын
A brilliant narrative of a very overlooked chapter of history. I would certainly agree that James II has inadvertently contributed to the establishment of a free society of today by trying to force unacceptable changes upon it.
@ennaie1
Жыл бұрын
How did I miss this? Time to get stuck in
@Dishfire101
Ай бұрын
He was a Scottish King before taking the crown of England
@craigdutton6072
Жыл бұрын
Well mate ya presented that just brilliant 🎉to get some of them French names out would not be a simple thing ❤
@thematthew761
Жыл бұрын
There seem to be a lot of similarities between his fate and that of his father's.
@moraesneto9508
21 күн бұрын
If James II of England had followed Robert Greene's 48 Laws of Power, he could have adopted several strategies to maintain his throne and avoid or even defeat the Glorious Revolution. Here are some actions he could have taken to increase his chances of success: 1. Law 1: Never overshadow the master - You could have followed the example of Charles II Jaime could have adopted a more diplomatic approach, as did his brother Charles II, who knew how to balance the power of the monarchy with Parliament. Instead of trying to abruptly reverse the balance between the Crown and Parliament, Jaime could have worked within the established rules so as not to cause immediate resistance. This would have allowed him to gradually consolidate his power without alienating the Protestant elites. 2. Law 3: Hide your intentions - You could have been more subtle in your reforms Jaime was too explicit in his intentions to revert England to Catholicism and increase the absolute power of the monarchy. If he had hidden his intentions and acted more gradually and subtly, he could have implemented some reforms without causing the fear of a complete Catholic restoration. This would have reduced the opposition, allowing it to consolidate more power before any organised resistance. 3. Law 6: Attract attention at any price - You could have controlled your image better James II was seen as a Catholic monarch in a largely Protestant country, which damaged his image. He could have controlled his public image, showing himself as a monarch willing to maintain religious balance or protect Anglicanism, even if his true intentions were different. This could have gained time and support from the aristocracy and Parliament, allowing him to consolidate his position. 4. Law 7: Make others work for you, but always keep the credit - You could have manipulated Protestant allies Jaime could have used Protestant allies strategically, appointing some to positions of power and making them work for him. In this way, he could have maintained an appearance of religious neutrality, while, behind the scenes, he implemented his Catholic policies with less opposition. 5. Law 15: Completely crush your enemy - Could have neutralised William of Orange earlier One of Jaime's biggest mistakes was to underestimate his son-in-law, William of Orange. Instead of allowing William to become a threat, Jaime should have acted quickly to neutralise him, either through an alliance or even eliminating the threat before it became real. This could have prevented the invasion that resulted in the Glorious Revolution. 6. Law 19: Know who you are dealing with - don't offend the wrong person - You could have maintained the support of key figures in Parliament Jaime alienated Parliament and Protestant leaders by openly imposing Catholic policies. Instead, he should have better navigated these sensitivities, maintaining good relations with key figures in Parliament and negotiating their reforms in a less conflicting way. By not offending the wrong people, Jaime could have maintained the support of influential members who would have been essential to contain the revolt. 7. Law 22: Use the tactic of surrender - turn weakness into power - Could have negotiated instead of fighting When William of Orange began his invasion, Jaime hesitated between fighting or fleeing. Instead, he could have used strategic surrender, accepting temporary concessions to preserve his throne. He could have negotiated with William or with Parliament, promising to limit his Catholic reforms in exchange for maintaining power. By turning this weakness into a strength, Jaime could have survived politically. 8. Law 23: Focus your strength - You could have focussed on strategic allies Jaime tried to force his reforms on many fronts at the same time, which left him vulnerable. He could have focussed his forces on strategic allies within Parliament and military forces, ensuring strong loyalties before expanding his reforms. If he had consolidated enough power in a specific area, such as the Army or a solid political bloc, he could have defeated his enemies more effectively. 9. Law 28: Be bold - You could have acted more decisively in the crisis Jaime's indecision during Guilherme's invasion was fatal. If he had acted more boldly from the beginning, demonstrating strength and determination, he could have dissuaded some of his supporters from turning against him. By demonstrating confidence and power, he could have made the revolt seem less attractive to those who hesitated to join Guilherme. 10. Law 29: Plan until the end - You could have anticipated the opposition and prepared yourself Jaime failed to plan properly to deal with the growing opposition in his reign. If he had a long-term plan to deal with the Protestant reaction and Parliament, he could have avoided being taken by surprise by the Glorious Revolution. More strategic planning could have included external alliances, such as French military support, or temporary concessions to buy time. 11. Law 47: Do not exceed the mark you aimed for; in victory, learn to stop - You could have moderated your reforms Jaime tried to impose his Catholic policies and increase royal power very aggressively and quickly. If he had been more moderate and knew how to stop before provoking so much resistance, he could have kept power for longer. By learning to stop before exceeding the limits of tolerance of Parliament and the Protestant elite, he would have avoided the crisis. 12. Law 48: Stay adaptable - You could have changed tactics by seeing resistance grow Jaime was inflexible in his attempts to impose Catholicism and absolutism, even when it became clear that this was generating significant resistance. If he had been more adaptable and changed his tactics, he could have disarmed the opposition, adopting a more conciliatory approach temporarily, to resume his plan at a more favourable time. Conclusion: James II made several mistakes by alienating his allies, underestimating his enemies and not hiding his intentions. If he had followed some of the 48 Laws of Power, he could have maintained his position by: • Hide your religious intentions, • Neutralise William of Orange before it became a threat, • Form strategic alliances with powerful Protestants, • Demonstrate a bolder and more decisive approach in critical moments, • And adopt a more flexible and adaptable posture. These actions could have avoided the Glorious Revolution and consolidated his power as king.
@ibqmely
Жыл бұрын
James is often overlooked in favor of his brother and father, so it's nice to finally see a video focused on his life. His obstinacy and lack of self awareness were definitely the cause of his downfall, he just had to look back at Mary Tudor's failed attemps to turn back England to catholicism to know that it wasn't a very good idea. PS: I think he was kinda cute in his youth lol.
@tomtaylor6163
8 ай бұрын
Off topic but I have a friend who works at our local Yamaha shop. Dude looks exactly like James 1 of England
@JeniPugh
Жыл бұрын
❤❤ short reign 💫 for 👑 James 11,of England.🎉❤
@brianmacpherson6555
Жыл бұрын
I like the simple explanations. I appreciate the non bias narrative.
@est9949
Жыл бұрын
There's still bias, granted less than most others.
@kevinmartindempsey209
Жыл бұрын
Who was the most unluckiest British Monarch A= King Harold Godwinson B= King William II C= Queen Matilda D= King Richard I E= King Edward II F= King Richard II G= King Henry VI H= King Edward V (Prince in Tower) J= King Richard III K= Queen Jane Gray L= King Charles I (Beheaded) M= King James II N= King Edward VIII
@alecblunden8615
Жыл бұрын
"Unlucky" or , in most cases, pursued to the end by a well deserved nemesis?
@briandelaney9710
Жыл бұрын
Jane Grey was a usurper not a Queen
@jameshead9119
Жыл бұрын
What you have missed out is one of those revenue streams was the founding of the English slave trade when he was awarded the charter incorporation of the “ Royal. West African Company “ ( granted from what I can see he made as much of a fist of it as he did as he did as king of England )
@Valhalla88888
Жыл бұрын
Was he not King of Scotland 🏴
@robrandolph5199
Жыл бұрын
Jacobites would disagree
@PawelSorinsky
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful narration
@kevinmartindempsey209
Жыл бұрын
A Fight isn’t 1 VS 1 but more 1 Man and his 10K Soldier’s VS the other Guy and his 10K soldiers but 1 V 1 who wins each hand to hand combat William The Conquer VS Harold Godwinson Edward I VS William Wallace Richard III VS Henry VII Guy Fawkes VS James I Charles I VS Oliver Cromwell James II VS William III
@tonibarrone854
Жыл бұрын
What happened to the younger children
@jaixzz
6 ай бұрын
He was also James VII of Scotland
@hvermout4248
Жыл бұрын
This is the first time that I see an English video that correctly tells the story of the Glorious Crossing: - William III invaded England to secure their participation in his League of Augsburg. The alliance against Louis XIV. Not to support a nation in deposing of a catholic tyrant. Why would the Dutch uncharacteristically provide such VERY EXPENSIVE support to a nation that had declared war on them three times before in the past decades ...
@savagedarksider
Жыл бұрын
Great job with the video. I personally don't like either of his daughters: Anne or Mary II.
@moraesneto9508
21 күн бұрын
James II of England made several strategic mistakes, which, according to Robert Greene's 48 Laws of Power, may have contributed to his fall during the Glorious Revolution. Here are the main mistakes he made, analysed in the light of the laws: 1. Did not overshadow the master (Law 1: Never overshadow the master) James II tried to reverse many of the power balance policies implemented by his brother, Charles II. By trying to impose Catholicism and consolidate absolutism, he challenged the established political balance and alienated Parliament, which felt threatened. If he had followed the example of Charles, who was more diplomatic, perhaps he could have maintained a less conflicting relationship with the Protestants and Parliament. 2. Failed to hide your intentions (Law 3: Hide your intentions) Jaime was very explicit in his intentions to re-establish Catholicism as a dominant religion and govern in a more absolutist way. By openly granting privileges to Catholics and trying to weaken Protestant institutions, he caused alarm and hostility among the Protestant elite. If he had been more subtle and progressive in his reforms, he could have avoided the revolt that ended up overthrowing him. 3. Alienated his allies instead of becoming indispensable (Law 5: Become indispensable) James II removed many of his potential allies, especially among Protestants, by trying to favour Catholics in positions of power. He did not cultivate a support network within Parliament or among the military, which made him vulnerable. He should have built strategic alliances that made him indispensable to those who could have protected his reign. 4. Underestimated your enemies (Law 15: Completely crush your enemy) James II severely underestimated the threat posed by his son-in-law, William of Orange. Instead of neutralising William before he could gather support, Jaime allowed him to become a central figure in the opposition. Jaime did not deal with his opponents decisively and, as a result, lost the throne. He should have eliminated the threats to his power before they became insurmountable. 5. Offenced the wrong people (Law 19: Know who you are dealing with - don't offend the wrong person) Jaime alienated the wrong people by trying to impose Catholicism in a largely Protestant England. He offended powerful figures in Parliament and the Anglican Church, which led to the formation of an alliance against him. If he had navigated these sensibilities more skilfully, he could have maintained the necessary support to govern. 6. He was indecisive and not daring (Law 28: Be bold) During the invasion of William of Orange, Jaime was hesitant and indecisive, which caused many of his allies to turn against him. His lack of decisive action at the critical moment allowed Guilherme to consolidate his support. Jaime should have acted more boldly, making quick and strong decisions to prevent the opposition from gaining strength. 7. You exceeded the limits without knowing how to stop (Law 47: Do not exceed the mark you aimed for; in victory, learn to stop) Jaime went too far in his attempts to impose Catholicism and increase his power. He did not recognise the limits of what could be imposed on Parliament and the English people. By continuously pushing for more control, he generated a massive opposition that resulted in his fall. If he had stopped before exceeding these limits, he could have maintained his power. 8. Did not use strategic surrender (Law 22: Use the tactic of surrender - turn weakness into power) When Guilherme's invasion was clearly consolidating, Jaime tried to resist militarily, but without success. Instead of using a strategic surrender to negotiate better terms or maintain some influence, he fled into exile. Jaime could have transformed his weakness into a negotiated position, avoiding the complete loss of his throne and his influence. 9. Failed to prepare the next move (Law 29: Plan until the end) James II did not have a well-defined plan to deal with the growing opposition and threat of invasion by William of Orange. He was taken by surprise and had no long-term strategies to secure his position. The lack of careful planning was one of the reasons why he lost the throne so quickly. These errors demonstrate that, according to the 48 Laws of Power, James II committed several fundamental strategic failures that contributed to his deposition. If he had followed some of the laws, especially those involving the construction of alliances, concealment of intentions and decisive decision-making, his reign could have taken another direction.
@joyboy_3165
Жыл бұрын
Another excellent video. With all the religious upheavals of the time the Stuarts really weren't delt the best of hands but some of them really went above and beyond to make it even worse for themselves.
@danacomstock7598
Жыл бұрын
I like the content, so try varying your intonation as you narrate to highlight the shifts and turns in history. It all sounds the same. Mix it up for us!
@normanchristie4524
10 ай бұрын
To be prdantic he should be known as James the VII of Scotland and II of England.
@craigfowler7098
11 ай бұрын
From 927 to 1721 kings of England were supreme, hence so much conflict
@jaixzz
6 ай бұрын
Mary was the older *daughter* of James... Not his "sister"...
@jaixzz
6 ай бұрын
... Mary had a younger sister Anne -- they both had a younger male half-sibling -- the subject of the Jacobite rebellion...
@rabmurray5600
10 ай бұрын
Stuarts for the glory of scotland every time!! he james 7th too,plenty of support in scotland for james,remember ,the stuarts from scotland took over England ,not other way about !!
@MrMomo182
9 ай бұрын
If they still have his brain, maybe they will revive him in a robot body in the future.
@jenipugh8811
Жыл бұрын
Hail to king 👑 James the 2 love 💕🥰.
@Cassie-pt7mt
11 ай бұрын
I hate the background noise.
@heathergarnham9555
Жыл бұрын
Jimmy two, was scary ooohhh
@lamanita_b
Жыл бұрын
Then Mary was a smarty
@GlennSkywalker2305
Жыл бұрын
@@lamanita_b She ruled with Will, their shoes were filled
@anzukadotani8953
Жыл бұрын
great vid about james ,but you miss out key points ,he was james 7th of scotland too,you tell us he the "scots"handed over charles the 1st to the roundheads,yes the COVENANTING scots,plenty in scotland for the king ,highland clans and many in the north east ,clan gordon,and ogilive,also you fail to mention the jacobite victory at killiecrankie 1689,scotland would have fell to the jacobites ,if dundee had not been killed.the jacobite campain ended at the battle of cromdale 1690...i dont like the way you make out the scots were all presbyterian !!!as they were not,the mistake james made was not landing in scotland in 1689 to raise the stuart standard
@judithparker4608
11 ай бұрын
GREGORIAN CALENDAR.....ADOPTED....1578....TO....1752....BRITAIN
@KhaNguyen-k1z
22 күн бұрын
Nghe vay da tram xa
@lindaguy8720
Жыл бұрын
This is awsome since I have a many great grandfather who fought all three wars. An was governor of hull a political an religious radical . One Robert Overton who was arested for sedition an was jailed in the tower of London. Who was also a major general who was educated at college. He spent jail only for brief periods an later wrote books an lived with his sister till his death.
@KhaNguyen-k1z
22 күн бұрын
Lac mat em
@rocarolan2003
Жыл бұрын
So both James and william were both horrible people. Just my opinion.
@theobolt250
Жыл бұрын
A brief look? For more than an hour? Wtf.... 🤬🤬🤬
@Mark28644
Жыл бұрын
King James II of England & Ireland & James VII of Scotland. He ruled these other 2 other Kingdoms, as well as England. Just saying, great video by the way
@theshamanarchist5441
Жыл бұрын
We haven't had an 'English' king since Alfred the Great.
@alecblunden8615
Жыл бұрын
There was a reasonably long line of Anglo Saxon kings - including Athelstan who created "England" - up until 1066.
@jeroenwubbels7824
Жыл бұрын
And where did they come from!? Lower Germania Nothing has changed :D
@thenablade858
7 ай бұрын
Statements like this are pathetic. All royal families have mixed heritage due to intermarrying with the royal families of other countries. Matilda of Scotland, Henry I’s mother, was Anglo-Saxon and Scottish. The current royal family has English, Scottish, Norman/French, German etc heritage.
@garygaz5024
6 ай бұрын
James also has a daughter whom now is burried in Ballywillin cemetary in Portrush in northern ireland., Dorothea., he stoped over on his way to Derry in 1690. Queen Mary is said to have paid for her headstone.
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