Recently, there has been a thread about France invading England, and someone brought up this Nine Years' War battle.
So, the question is: What if admiral Tourville had decided to capitalize on his success at the Battle of Beachy Head?
Would James II be restored to the throne as a result of a french victory in the Nine Years' War? If so, then how would he rule? Would he purge parliament for its treacherous action against the king or would he instead choose to take careful action against it?
With a french-friendly England, what are the effects on Europe as a whole?