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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
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Espionage in the 20th and 21st centuries
Podcast
In this podcast Trevor Barnes looks at the development of global intelligence and security services from their early origins to the present day. He examines at the role these services had during the two World Wars, the signficance of espionage in the development of the Cold War and the importance and...
Espionage in the 20th and 21st centuries
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Poverty under the Tudors
Early Modern British History
In this podcast Dr Sue Doran explores poverty, population increase and unemployment under the Tudors. Motives for tackling poverty: charity, rebellion and humanism. Distinctions between the poor: the deserving and the undeserving. Government responses and approaches - the Poor Laws - support and discipline. The approaches of local authorities and...
Poverty under the Tudors
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The Development of Parliament during the Tudor period
The History of Democracy in Britain
In this podcast Dr Sue Doran looks at Parliament as a point of contact between the crown and the community, she explores whether there was an organised puritan opposition group, looks at the growing influence of parliaments under Elizabeth and how Elizabeth managed her parliaments.
The Development of Parliament during the Tudor period
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Elizabeth I and Spain: The road to war
Early Modern British History
In this podcast Dr Sue Doran of Christ Church College, Oxford, discusses whether war with Spain was inevitable, why Tudor relations with Spain decline, the Netherlands, Elizabeth I's desire to avoid war, 1581 and the road to war.
Elizabeth I and Spain: The road to war
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The English Reformation and the Rise of an Empire
Early Modern British History
In this podcast Dr Steven Gunn examines the significance and impact of the English Reformation, the church and state relationship, changes in church structure, the impact of changes on the individual, the effect of the English Reformation on England's status within the British Isles and within Europe and the rise...
The English Reformation and the Rise of an Empire
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Developments in Indochina after World War II
Podcast
French Indochina, officially known as the Indochinese Union, was a grouping of French colonial territories in Southeast Asia until its demise in 1954. It comprised Cambodia, Laos (from 1899), the Chinese territory of Guangzhouwan (from 1898 until 1945), and the Vietnamese regions of Tonkin in the north, Annam in the centre, and Cochinchina in the south. The capital for most of its history (1902–1945) was Hanoi; Saigon was the capital from...
Developments in Indochina after World War II
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Henry VIII, Spain & France
Early Modern British History
In this podcast Dr Sue Doran discusses Henry VIII and Spain, relations with Ferdinand and Charles V an uneasy relationship, the problem of the annulment and overtures to Francis I of France.
Henry VIII, Spain & France
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The Greek-Persian War
Podcast
An HA Podcasted History looking at the Greek-Persian War featuring Professor Thomas Harrison of the University of Liverpool.
The Greek-Persian War
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The Rise and Fall of Cardinal Wolsey
Early Modern British History
In this podcast Dr Steven Gunn of Merton College, Oxford, looks at the rise of Wolsey, his foreign and domestic policy, failure in the 1520s and loss of favour, Wolsey's Rivals and his divided responsibilities: Papal servant vs Kings man.
The Rise and Fall of Cardinal Wolsey
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Britain's Sikh Communities
Podcast
In this podcast Professor Emerita Eleanor Nesbitt of the of the University of Warwick discusses the history of Britain's Sikh communities.
Britain's Sikh Communities
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Britain's Hindu Communities
Podcast
In this podcast Professor Emerita Eleanor Nesbitt of the University of Warwick discusses the history of Britain's Hindu communities.
Britain's Hindu Communities
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The British Humanist Association
Podcast
In this podcast Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of the British Humanist Association looks at the origins and history the British Humanist Association.
The British Humanist Association
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Tudor Royal Authority
Early Modern British History
In this podcast Dr Sue Doran of Christ Church College, Oxford, looks at the changing nature of royal authority under the Tudors, the impact of the Reformation and the development of a print culture, propaganda, the influence of gender, the extent to which faction undermined royal authority and faction under...
Tudor Royal Authority
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Interpretations of the Spanish Golden Age
Early Modern European History
What was the long term impact of the Spanish Golden Age? How have interpretations of this period changed over time?
Interpretations of the Spanish Golden Age
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African and Caribbean British Political Activists
Podcast
In this podcast Marika Sherwood look at the history of African and Caribbean Political Activists in the late 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.
African and Caribbean British Political Activists
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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
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Spain and Europe during the Spanish Golden Age
Early Modern European History
In this podcast Dr Glyn Redworth looks at the impact of Spain relations with its neighbours, foreign perspectives of Spain; the black legend of Spain, ideological differences and ideological prejudice.
Spain and Europe during the Spanish Golden Age
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The Spanish Inquisition
Early Modern European History
In this podcast Dr Francois Soyer looks at the origins, organisation and impact of the Spanish Inquisition.
The Spanish Inquisition
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The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
Podcast
In this podcast Kate Hudson, the General Secretary of CND, looks at the history of CND in the 20th and 21st Century.
The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
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Phillip II of Spain
Early Modern European History
In this podcast Dr Francois Soyer looks at Phillip II's reign, how his government worked, the emergence of a new social class in Spain, the problems with personal rule: inefficiency, corruption and unrealistic expectations and Hapsburg rule under Phillip, bureaucracy and the growth of modern government.
Phillip II of Spain
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Charles V of Spain
Early Modern European History
In this podcast Dr Glyn Redworth looks at the reign of Charles V of Spain.
Charles V of Spain
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The Church of England 1800-present
Podcast
In this podcast the Revd Dr Jeremy Morris, Dean, Fellow, and Director of Studies in Theology at King's College looks at the history of the Church of England from 1800 and it's changing role in British society.
The Church of England 1800-present
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Ferdinand and Isabella: the Unification of Spain
Early Modern European History
In this podcast Dr Glyn Redworth examines the cultural differences and differences of ambition of Ferdinand and Isabella, their marriage as a personal union as opposed to political union, what happened after the death of Queen Isabella in 1504 and motives for unification.
Ferdinand and Isabella: the Unification of Spain
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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
