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This my retelling of the story of England, which is a regular, chronological podcast, starting from the end of Roman Britain. There are as many of the great events I can squeeze in, of course, but I also try to keep an eye on how people lived, their language, what was important to them, the forces that shaped their lives and destinies, that sort of thing.
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The History of England David Crowther

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    • 4.8 • 4.1K Ratings

This my retelling of the story of England, which is a regular, chronological podcast, starting from the end of Roman Britain. There are as many of the great events I can squeeze in, of course, but I also try to keep an eye on how people lived, their language, what was important to them, the forces that shaped their lives and destinies, that sort of thing.
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    385 The Battle for London

    385 The Battle for London

    After Edgehill, the road to London lay open for the kong. By November 13th, Charles' army faced the Londoners on the common ground west of London at Turnham Green
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    • 32 min
    384 Breaking Storm

    384 Breaking Storm

    Charles' situation in August looked dire. But at Shrewsbury, soldiers came to his call, arms reached him from Henrietta Maria, and in October he had an army, and set of to march on London. In his way stood Essex and the army of parliament
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    • 40 min
    383 Choosing Sides

    383 Choosing Sides

    A general sense of disbelief that war was necessary persisted well into 1643. And yet, over time most were forced to make choices. this episdoe about what made them choose, as Charles raises his standard at Nottingham, on 22nd August 1642
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    • 36 min
    382 War of Words

    382 War of Words

    Charles' flight from the capital gave the separation into two camps physical form. Now King and Parliament began to lay out their stall, why their cause was just. And parliament acquires their philosopher.
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    • 39 min
    AAG 1638-1641 The Search for Peace

    AAG 1638-1641 The Search for Peace

    In 1640 at last Charles is forced to call a parliament and search with parliament for an accomodation. But Charles was to discover the price for restoring order not to his liking. 
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    • 52 min
    AAG 1629-1638 The Personal Rule

    AAG 1629-1638 The Personal Rule

    From 1629 Charles tried to rule without parliament; either a Personal rule of peace and prosperity, or the 11 Years Tyranny, depending on your point of view. By 1638 there plenty of kindling had been placed around the tree of hte Commonwealth, but no sign of a fire.
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    • 52 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
4.1K Ratings

4.1K Ratings

GreatApe92399 ,

Delightful

I listen to a variety of history podcasts, but this is my favorite. David has a drolly entertaining way to make complex subjects understandable and engaging. I’m all set for the start of the English Civil War of Three Kingdoms. But David made sure we all understood the complexities of how people had multiple considerations on which side to support and how Scotland, England, and Ireland scared each other into this situation. I love the nuanced approach to the lead up. It’s always more complex than one thinks! Thanks, David!

cgafag ,

The History of England

This is the greatest description of the history of England! I am constantly amazing (or boring) my family with historical information that I didn’t learn (or don’t remember) from school. My wife thinks I should invite David and Roifield for dinner. I’m also a devotee of the things that made England…Top educational entertainment!!

amadeusb ,

More than wit

A hot mug of tea, a port in a storm, a chair by the hearth. But more than a hearty and droll wit, the host is, I think, a scholar delving deeply, while presenting simply. The English Revolution series has been a tour de force. A companionable voice over the years, thank you sir. And yes, worth a subscription.

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