*Brother of Charles II
*Ascended the throne in 1685, but was ousted within 3 years by the “Glorious Revolution” of 1688.
   (bk-2,95)
*Following the Glorious Revolution, the “absolute monarchy by divine right”, had been changed into a
   territorial oligarchy, characterized by moderation, assiduity and skill in government cooperation with the
   Princes of industry, commerce and finance and generally careless of the artisans and peasantry.
   (bk-21,298-299)