The making of absolute monarchy?
The article examines the controversies surrounding the development of royal power under Charles II and James II. According to the article, the traditional view of the Glorious Revolution was that it saved England from the power-seeking designs of James II and secured the development of constitutional monarchy, civil and religious liberty and the rule of law. During the reign of Charles II and James II, judges were appointed at pleasure, which meant that they could be dismissed without having broken the law or abused their position.
