Season 9 · Episode 1
433 9.1 Restoration, Revolution and the English Enlightenment
A briefy survey of some themes for series 9, covering the period 1660-1715
The History of England · David Crowther
November 9, 202534m 36s
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Show Notes
In this first episode of Series 9, a a chance to talk about some of the themes which will drive our period of 1660 to 1715. The continuing role of religion in politics, the Rage of Parties, the varying fortunes and influences of the Three Kingdoms, the growing involvement of Britain in European conflict. But most of all a growing transformation of society, the age of improvement, the 'crucible of modernity' - the English Enlightenment.
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