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  • The Origins of the British Empire

      Early Modern World History
    In this podcast Professor Trevor Burnard of the University of Warwick looks at the the primary forces which led to the development of the British Empire, the role of commerce and trade, the role of war in imperial expansion during this period and the importance of the slave trade.
    The Origins of the British Empire
  • The British Empire in India

      Early Modern World History
    In this podcast Dr Jon Wilson of King's College London looks at the origins of the British Empire in India, the importance of the East India Company, Anglo-French rivalry in India, the significance of relations between the British and the Indian princes for the expansion of British rule, the Governor...
    The British Empire in India
  • The Cultural Revolution 1966-1976

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Yangwen Zheng of the University of Manchester looks at the origins, theatre and consequences of the Cultural Revolution. Dr Yangwen Zheng's essential textbook Ten Lessons in Modern Chinese History is now available. Written for university entry-level students and A-level teachers and students, it uses primary sources to tell the...
    The Cultural Revolution 1966-1976
  • The Rise of the Spanish Empire in the New World

      Early Modern World History
    In this podcast Dr Glyn Redworth looks at the factors that led to the Spanish Empire in the new world, why Ferdinand and Isabella backed Columbus and discusses how Spain was able to consolidate an Empire of such magnitude.
    The Rise of the Spanish Empire in the New World
  • The Islamic conquest of Spain and the Reconquista

      Medieval European History
    In this podcast Dr Francois Soyer, of the University of Southampton, looks at the establishment of an Islamic Spain, the transmission of knowledge from the Islamic world to Latin Christendom and the Reconquista
    The Islamic conquest of Spain and the Reconquista
  • Saladin and the Third Crusade

      Medieval World History
    In this podcast Dr Tom Asbridge of Queen Mary, University of London examines Saladin's rise to power, his motivations, his achievements and his legacy.
    Saladin and the Third Crusade
  • The First Crusade - Development across Europe and Asia Minor

      Medieval World History
    In this podcast Professor Riley-Smith looks at the epic nature of the First Crusade and how the crusade proceeded across Europe and Asia Minor.
    The First Crusade - Development across Europe and Asia Minor
  • The First Crusade - Causes and Consequences

      Medieval World History
    In this podcast Professor Jonathan Riley-Smith gives an outline of events and causes of the First Crusade.
    The First Crusade - Causes and Consequences
  • The First Crusade - Antioch, Edessa, the fall of Jerusalem and the Crusader States

      Medieval World History
    In this podcast Professor Riley-Smith examines Antioch: the turning point of the Crusade, Edessa, the advance on Jerusalem, the use of modern warfare, the massacre of Jerusalem, ethnic cleansing, the consequences of the fall of Jerusalem and the creation of the Crusader States.
    The First Crusade - Antioch, Edessa, the fall of Jerusalem and the Crusader States
  • The Second Crusade

      Medieval World History
    In this podcast Professor Jonathan Phillips of Royal Holloway, University of London examines the Frankish establishment of control of the coast, economic and political development of the Latin East, the Revolt of Count Hugh of Jaffa and Melisende, Edessa and the re-emergence of Jihad, Bernard of Clairvaux, motives for going...
    The Second Crusade
  • The Rise of an Islamic Civilisation

      Medieval World History
    An HA Podcasted History of the Rise of an Islamic Civilisation featuring Dr Caroline Goodson of Birkbeck, University of London.
    The Rise of an Islamic Civilisation