01.19 - Flushing it all away
The Prince is Dead! Long Live the Prince!
Pax Britannica: A History of the British Empire
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Show Notes
The death of the Prince of Wales Henry Frederick, the Prince that was Promised, almost derailed James' international diplomacy. Both the English and Irish Parliaments were summoned, with similar results. The King's attempt to renegotiate the trade relationship with the Dutch backfires horrendously.
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In this episode I made particular use of the following publications:
- Alan Stewart, The Cradle King: A Life of James VI and I
- Pauline Croft, King James
- Alison Plowden, The Stuart Princesses
A full bibliography can be found on the website.
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