Portraits of two princes -- The last years of Charles II: (i) 1678-81 -- The last years of Charles II: (ii) 1681-85 -- Europe in 1685 -- The conduct of King James II: 1685-87 -- The conduct of Prince William of Orange: 1685-87 -- Towards the revolution: 1687 -- Political theory and the revolution -- The invitation -- Final preparations -- The invasion (i) -- The invasion (ii) -- The revolution -- The consequences -- Summary and conclusion.