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Tudor Ireland
Early Modern Irish History
In this podcast Professor Sean Connolly of Queen's University Belfast examines the Tudor monarchy in Ireland.
Tudor Ireland
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Politics in 18th Century Ireland
Early Modern Irish History
In this podcast Professor David Hayton of Queen's University Belfast looks at Eighteenth-century politics and 'ordinary people' in Ireland.
Politics in 18th Century Ireland
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Ireland under the reigns of James II and William III
Early Modern Irish History
In this podcast Professor David Hayton of Queen's University Belfast looks at the significance of reigns of James II and William III in Ireland.
Ireland under the reigns of James II and William III
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The Irish Confederate War and the Cromwellian Conquest
Early Modern Irish History
In this podcast Professor Sean Connolly of Queen's University Belfast examines the Eleven Years War, its' context within the English Civil War and alliances between differing Catholic and Protestant sides.
The Irish Confederate War and the Cromwellian Conquest
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Early Modern British Jewish History
Podcast
Shakespeare. Cromwell and Ben Israel. Marrano Jews become an integral part of the community.
Early Modern British Jewish History
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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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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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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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Mary Tudor
Early Modern British History
In this podcast Dr Anna Whitelock of Royal Holloway, University of London discusses perceptions of Mary Tudor, Mary Tudor's background, her submission to Henry VIII and the rise of a warrior princess, Mary as a courageous political pioneer, Mary and religion, negative critiques, Mary and policy making, Phillip as king...
Mary Tudor
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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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Tudor Rebellions: Henry VII - Elizabeth I
Early Modern British History
In this podcast Dr Steven Gunn of Merton College, Oxford, looks at the causes of rebellions, changes and continuity in the nature of rebellion, how historians have approached Tudor rebellion, rebellion as a process of negotiation, ways in which Tudor governments avoided rebellion, new ways to communicate, the growth of...
Tudor Rebellions: Henry VII - Elizabeth I
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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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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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Cardinal Wolsey - Career and Legacy
Early Modern British History
In this podcast Dr Steven Gunn of Merton College, Oxford, discusses Wolsey as a statesman, historical interpretation, the revival of strength of royal government, the church, reform, heresy and education, Wolsey's impact on government, Wolsey and finance, Wolsey and military, Wolsey and social policy and Wolsey's legacy.
Cardinal Wolsey - Career and Legacy
