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The episode discusses the events surrounding the rebellions in Scotland and South West England in April 1685, highlighting the loyalty to the king and the fight for religious freedom.

At the parliament on April 1685, Scotland demonstrated how loyal subjects should treat their king - an example which was duly followed by their southern neighbours soon afterwards. Yet despite this enthusiastic reception, within weeks James faced two rebellions. In Western Scotland the Earl of Argyl raised the fiery cross to summon the clans, and in South West England the Duke of Monmouth was joined by thousands of rebels eager to fight for religious freedom. The outcome would be soaked in blood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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