"Such night in England ne'er had been, nor ne'er again shall be"
- Thomas B. Macaulay
About this Quote
This quote by Thomas B. Macaulay is referring to a night of fantastic significance in England's history. It is likely describing the night of the Glorious Revolution in 1688, when William of Orange and his wife Mary, daughter of James II, were welcomed to take the throne of England. This event marked the end of the Stuart dynasty and the beginning of the Hanoverian dynasty. It also marked completion of the absolutist guideline of the monarchy and the start of a more absolute monarchy. This night was a turning point in England's history and Macaulay is suggesting that such a night will never ever be seen once again. This quote is a testimony to the importance of the Glorious Revolution and the effect it had on England's history.
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