History of Europe

By the end of 17th century England could be described as?

By the end of the 17th century, England could be described as a parliamentary monarchy. The Glorious Revolution of 1688 marked the end of absolute monarchy and established a system of government in which the monarch's power was limited by Parliament. This revolution also solidified the power of the landed aristocracy, the gentry, and the merchant class, which formed the ruling elite of English society.