Pax Britannica: A History of the Brit...
Pax Britannica is a narrative history podcast covering the empire upon which the sun never set. Shortlisted for the 2023 Independent Podcast Awards, Pax Britannica follows the events which created an empire that dominated the globe. Hosted by Dr Samuel Hume, a historian of British Imperial history, Pax Britannica aims to explain the rise and eventual fall of the largest empire in history. After all, how peaceful was the 'British Peace'?
1
03.42 - The Rule of the Major Generals
England falls under military rule, as all fun is made illegal.
31 min
2
Shattered Lands with Sam Dalrymple
I speak with Sam about the five partitions of the British Raj
45 min
3
03.41 - Cromwell's Spies
Spymaster John Thurloe worked hard to keep Oliver Cromwell alive.
39 min
4
03.40 - The Protestant Crusade
The British conquer Jamaica. The Jamaicans disagree.
32 min
5
03.39 - Francis Drake's Ghost
Oliver Cromwell's Western Design arrives at Hispaniola.
36 min
6
03.38 - "The Very Scum of Scums"
The Western Design arrives in Barbados, and finds a cool reception.
26 min
7
Preview of Winds of Change - Hostile Takeover
The East India Company expands through war, diplomacy, and politics.
30 min
8
Republic: Britain’s Revolutionary Decade with P...
I speak with Alice Hunt about her new book, REPUBLIC
36 min
9
03.37 - The Western Design
With the Commonwealth quiet, Cromwell takes his conquests global.
21 min
10
03.36 - The Alliance to Restore the Republic
The First Protectorate Parliament meets... and immediately starts tearing up the constitution.
24 min
11
03.35 - Glencairn's Falling
George Monck arrives in Scotland, and burns the Royalists out.
36 min
12
03.34 - Glencairn's Rising
Royalist rebellion erupts in the Scottish Highlands.
26 min
13
English Revolution Q&A with David Crowther Part 2
I answer YOUR questions with David Crowther of the History of England Podcast - even more!
53 min
14
English Revolution Q&A with David Crowther Part 1
I answer YOUR questions with David Crowther of the History of England Podcast!
66 min
15
03.33 - The Occupation of Scotland
The New Model Army occupies Scotland, but trouble is brewing in the Highlands.
20 min
16
Elections from History: New Zealand, 1919
Labour, Reform, Liberals, and the political utility of bigotry
25 min
17
The Windrush Scandal with Dr Juanita Cox
I speak with Dr Cox about the Windrush Scandal and its origins.
47 min
18
03.32 - Peace Through War
The First Anglo-Dutch War ends, and Lord Protector Cromwell brings peace to his new Commonwealth. Mostly.
20 min
19
Announcement - English Revolution Q&A with the ...
Send your questions to bit.ly/RevQA
1 min
20
03.31 - The Uncrowned King
His Highness, the Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Oliver Cromwell.
25 min
21
03.30 - Barebone's Parliament
The Nominated Assembly meets, but soon upsets everyone.
40 min
22
03.29 - Radicalism of the Soul
English Protestantism - now available in exciting new flavours...
20 min
23
03.28 - In the Name of God, Go!
Back in London, Oliver Cromwell loses patience with the Rump Parliament.
28 min
24
03.27 - Masters of the Seas
The English defeat the Dutch, and Tromp faces his last battle.
28 min
25
03.26 - The Mountain of Iron
The State's Navy licks its wounds, and hits the Dutch back.
31 min