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Revolutions

Mike Duncan

A weekly podcasting exploring great political revolutions. Now: The Russian Revolution Next: ???

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  • 0.0- Introduction

    Welcome to Revolutions.

  • 1.1- The Kingdoms of Charles Stuart

    In 1625 Charles Stuart became king of England, Scotland and Ireland. His relationship with Parliament immediately got off on the wrong foot.

  • 1.2- Personal Rule

    In the 1630s, King Charles ruled without Parliament. His financial policies and religious innovations annoyed many of his subjects.

  • 1.3- The Bishops' Wars

    The Scots revolted after Charles tried to impose the Book of Common Prayer, forcing the King to recall Parliament.

  • 1.4- The Long Parliament

    The Long Parliament convened in November 1640. Tensions ran high as Parliamentary leaders tried to assert control over the State.

  • 1.5a- Supplemental- The Armies

    A brief description of the soldiers who fought in the English Civil Wars.

  • 1.5- Cavaliers and Roundheads

    After negotiations with Parliament broke down, King Charles raised his standard in August, 1642. The opening campaigns of the First Civil War tilted in the Royalists favor.

  • 1.6- The Solemn League And Covenant

    In late 1643, Parliament sealed a military alliance with the Scots. Their combined force defeated the Royalists at Marston Moor.

  • 1.7- The New Model Army

    After years of muddling along, Parliament created a more professional army. They finally defeated King Charles at Nasbay in June 1645.

  • 1.7a- Tour Announcement

    New Revolutions Tour coming in June 2014! Email: tours@revolutionspodcast.com

  • 1.8- Checkmate

    After the Battle of Naseby ended the King's chances for military victory, he became the frustrating center of post-war negotiations.

  • 1.9- The Man of Blood

    As the New Model Army debated the merits of constitutional democracy, King Charles was scheming to put himself back on the throne.