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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03.46 - The Fall of the House of Cromwell
Richard Cromwell succeeds his father. He does not last long.
25 min
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03.45 - Jericho
"I will not seek to set up that which Providence hath destroyed, and laid in the dust, and I would not build Jericho again."
31 min
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03.44 - King Oliver the First?
Oliver Cromwell is offered a crown... but will he take it?
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03.43 - Between Darkness and Light
The Second Protectorate Parliament sits. Someone tries to blow up Cromwell.
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03.42 - The Rule of the Major Generals
England falls under military rule, as all fun is made illegal.
31 min
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Shattered Lands with Sam Dalrymple
I speak with Sam about the five partitions of the British Raj
45 min
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03.41 - Cromwell's Spies
Spymaster John Thurloe worked hard to keep Oliver Cromwell alive.
39 min
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03.40 - The Protestant Crusade
The British conquer Jamaica. The Jamaicans disagree.
32 min
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03.39 - Francis Drake's Ghost
Oliver Cromwell's Western Design arrives at Hispaniola.
36 min
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03.38 - "The Very Scum of Scums"
The Western Design arrives in Barbados, and finds a cool reception.
26 min
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Preview of Winds of Change - Hostile Takeover
The East India Company expands through war, diplomacy, and politics.
30 min
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Republic: Britain’s Revolutionary Decade with P...
I speak with Alice Hunt about her new book, REPUBLIC
36 min
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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.
26 min
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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 ...
Send your questions to bit.ly/RevQA
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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.
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