Videos tagged with William of Orange

This interview explores the historical origins of the Anglo-American right to bear arms, tracing its evolution from a duty in England to a fundamental right in America. Professor Joyce Lee Malcolm details the English experience, highlighting key events like the English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution, and contrasts it with the current state of gun rights in Great Britain. The discussion emphasizes how the English right influenced the Second Amendment, noting its more robust nature in the US.

This video details the assassination of William of Orange, also known as William the Silent, in 1580. It highlights him as the first head of state to be assassinated with a handgun, specifically using two wheel lock pistols by Balthasar Gerard. The narrative connects this event to the Eighty Years' War and the political climate of the Spanish Netherlands.