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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03.20 - The Pirate Prince
Prince Rupert fights his naval war with the English Republic, to devastating personal cost. The protectionist Navigation Act comes into force, and England's neighbours do not like it.
25 min
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A new podcast from Wondery
7 min
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03.19 - A Refuge of Lies
The English Empire in the Americas is brought to heel by the Commonwealth's State's Navy
26 min
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03.18 - Revenge as a Guide
The Commonwealth of England dispatches the States' Navy against its enemies - Prince Rupert and his fleet is at the top of that list.
23 min
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03.17 - The Colonies are Revolting!
Several English colonies in America and the Caribbean rebel against the new republican Commonwealth.
25 min
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03.16 - To Hell or Barbados
Transportation, to Europe or to England's colonies, was the fate for thousands of Irish soldiers, clergy, and civilians.
31 min
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03.15 - Protestants, Ascendant
Irish land is awarded to English Adventurers and Cromwellian soldiers, and Protestant dominance is secured.
21 min
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03.14 - To Hell or Connacht
Evicted from their homes, Catholic Irish face a dangerous choice - transplantation, or face extreme punishment.
41 min
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03.13 - The Tory War
The Commonwealth occupation of Ireland faces a guerrilla war, with brutal consequences.
24 min
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03.12 - Peace At Last?
The Wars of the Three Kingdoms end. Mostly.
19 min
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03.11 - The Great Escape
After Worcester, Charles II runs for his life
24 min
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03.10 - 'A Crowning Mercy' - the Final Battle o...
The Last Battle in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms
32 min
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03.09 - The Miracle of Dunbar
Cromwell invades Scotland and it goes badly. Until it doesn't.
30 min
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03.08 - The Murderer of the Scottish Nation
The young Charles II tries to win international support. Montrose is unleashed on Scotland.
29 min
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03.07 - The Death of Royalist Ireland
Ormond's coalition collapses, as Henry Ireton takes over from Cromwell.
33 min
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Bonus - The Denbigh House of Cards
The mysterious conspiracy to give King Charles I one last chance to keep his head
15 min
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03.06 - Never Seen So Hot A Storm
Cromwell's campaign in Ireland comes to an end, with a high cost for the New Model Army.
35 min
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03.05 - Bloody Inhumanity
Cromwell leaves Drogheda as a bloodsoaked example and marches on Wexford.
21 min
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03.04 - Drogheda: A Day and Night of Uncalculat...
Oliver Cromwell arrives at the walls of Drogheda, and the walls came tumbling down...
41 min
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03.03 - The Battle of Rathmines
The Irish Royalists prepare to face Cromwell's invasion
24 min
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03.02 - The World Turned Upside Down
The new Council of State, and the Rump Parliament, cling to power after killing the king. The Levellers attempt the bring the government to its knees.
30 min
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03.01 - The English Revolution
Charles I has been executed, and the English Parliament establish a new, kingless, government.
24 min
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Bonus - Grey History: The French Revolution
Today we have a guest episode from Grey History!
40 min
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02.73 - Regicide
We say goodbye to Charles I, and give him a judgement of our own.
37 min
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02.72 - The Trial of the Century
Charles I stands trial for his life, charged with treason against the people of England.
31 min