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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03.41 - Cromwell's Spies
Spymaster John Thurloe worked hard to keep Oliver Cromwell alive.
39 min
2
03.40 - The Protestant Crusade
The British conquer Jamaica. The Jamaicans disagree.
32 min
3
03.39 - Francis Drake's Ghost
Oliver Cromwell's Western Design arrives at Hispaniola.
36 min
4
03.38 - "The Very Scum of Scums"
The Western Design arrives in Barbados, and finds a cool reception.
26 min
5
Preview of Winds of Change - Hostile Takeover
The East India Company expands through war, diplomacy, and politics.
30 min
6
Republic: Britain’s Revolutionary Decade with P...
I speak with Alice Hunt about her new book, REPUBLIC
36 min
7
03.37 - The Western Design
With the Commonwealth quiet, Cromwell takes his conquests global.
21 min
8
03.36 - The Alliance to Restore the Republic
The First Protectorate Parliament meets... and immediately starts tearing up the constitution.
24 min
9
03.35 - Glencairn's Falling
George Monck arrives in Scotland, and burns the Royalists out.
36 min
10
03.34 - Glencairn's Rising
Royalist rebellion erupts in the Scottish Highlands.
26 min
11
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
12
English Revolution Q&A with David Crowther Part 1
I answer YOUR questions with David Crowther of the History of England Podcast!
66 min
13
03.33 - The Occupation of Scotland
The New Model Army occupies Scotland, but trouble is brewing in the Highlands.
20 min
14
Elections from History: New Zealand, 1919
Labour, Reform, Liberals, and the political utility of bigotry
25 min
15
The Windrush Scandal with Dr Juanita Cox
I speak with Dr Cox about the Windrush Scandal and its origins.
47 min
16
03.32 - Peace Through War
The First Anglo-Dutch War ends, and Lord Protector Cromwell brings peace to his new Commonwealth. Mostly.
20 min
17
Announcement - English Revolution Q&A with the ...
Send your questions to bit.ly/RevQA
1 min
18
03.31 - The Uncrowned King
His Highness, the Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Oliver Cromwell.
25 min
19
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
21
03.28 - In the Name of God, Go!
Back in London, Oliver Cromwell loses patience with the Rump Parliament.
28 min
22
03.27 - Masters of the Seas
The English defeat the Dutch, and Tromp faces his last battle.
28 min
23
03.26 - The Mountain of Iron
The State's Navy licks its wounds, and hits the Dutch back.
31 min
24
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
27 min