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'?
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03.37 - The Western Design
With the Commonwealth quiet, Cromwell takes his conquests global.
21 min
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03.36 - The Alliance to Restore the Republic
The First Protectorate Parliament meets... and immediately starts tearing up the constitution.
24 min
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03.35 - Glencairn's Falling
George Monck arrives in Scotland, and burns the Royalists out.
36 min
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03.34 - Glencairn's Rising
Royalist rebellion erupts in the Scottish Highlands.
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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
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English Revolution Q&A with David Crowther Part 1
I answer YOUR questions with David Crowther of the History of England Podcast!
66 min
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03.33 - The Occupation of Scotland
The New Model Army occupies Scotland, but trouble is brewing in the Highlands.
20 min
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Elections from History: New Zealand, 1919
Labour, Reform, Liberals, and the political utility of bigotry
25 min
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The Windrush Scandal with Dr Juanita Cox
I speak with Dr Cox about the Windrush Scandal and its origins.
47 min
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03.32 - Peace Through War
The First Anglo-Dutch War ends, and Lord Protector Cromwell brings peace to his new Commonwealth. Mostly.
20 min
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Announcement - English Revolution Q&A with the ...
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03.31 - The Uncrowned King
His Highness, the Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Oliver Cromwell.
25 min
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03.30 - Barebone's Parliament
The Nominated Assembly meets, but soon upsets everyone.
40 min
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03.29 - Radicalism of the Soul
English Protestantism - now available in exciting new flavours...
20 min
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03.28 - In the Name of God, Go!
Back in London, Oliver Cromwell loses patience with the Rump Parliament.
28 min
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03.27 - Masters of the Seas
The English defeat the Dutch, and Tromp faces his last battle.
28 min
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03.26 - The Mountain of Iron
The State's Navy licks its wounds, and hits the Dutch back.
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03.25 - Evil as well as Good
The Dutch hit back, led by the resurgent Admiral Tromp.
24 min
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03.24 - The Battle of Kentish Knock
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The History of the Mughal Empire - The Thronele...
The raid of Timur the Great on Delhi, and the early life of his famous descendant.
23 min
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03.23 - The Sovereign of the Seas
English warships hunt their Dutch enemies in the Channel and the North Sea.
24 min
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03.22 - A Mountain of Gold
The opening shots of the First Anglo-Dutch War.
26 min
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Cromwell and Ireland with Prof. Micheál Ó Siochrú
I speak with Micheál Ó Siochrú, Professor in Modern History at Trinity College Dublin
23 min
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03.21 - Going Dutch
With relations between the Dutch and the English fraying, the two naval powers veer towards war.
20 min
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Bonus - The Conquest of Jamaica with Prof. Carl...
I speak to Professor Carla Gardina Pestana about Cromwell's Western Design.
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