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The Development of the Irish Nationalist and Unionist Movements in the 19th Century
19th Century Irish History
In this podcast Dr Matthew Kelly of the University of Southampton discusses how the Nationalist and Unionist movements developed during the 19th century, looking at their initial objectives and the impacts these movements had on Anglo-Irish relations.
The Development of the Irish Nationalist and Unionist Movements in the 19th Century
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Chiang Kai-shek and The Kuomintang
20th Century Chinese History
In this podcast Professor Arne Westad of the London School of Economics looks at the successes and failures of Chiang Kai Shek.
Chiang Kai-shek and The Kuomintang
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British LGBTQ+ Community: Changes over the last 200 years
Podcast
In this podcast Professor Sally R Munt looks at how the lives of individuals within the LGBTQ+ community have changed over the last 200 years and asks: what accounts for this change?
British LGBTQ+ Community: Changes over the last 200 years
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Changing views of the Russian Revolution
20th Century Russian History
In this podcast Dr Beryl Williams discusses how historians views of the Russian Revolution have changed over time in Russia and the West.
Changing views of the Russian Revolution
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Britain & Ireland in the early 19th Century
19th Century Irish History
In this podcast Professor Peter Gray of Queen's University Belfast looks at the origins of the demands for a change to the constitutional relationship between Britain and Ireland in the early 19th century and the factors that were leading to division between the Catholic and Protestant communities in this period.
Britain & Ireland in the early 19th Century
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UK 1945-64 - Post War Consensus and the Welfare State
20th Century British History
In this podcast Professor Keith Laybourn of the University of Huddersfield looks at the period 1945-64. What were the key forces that led to the welfare state and the post war consensuses? To what extent did this consensus transform the lives of British people?
UK 1945-64 - Post War Consensus and the Welfare State
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The Rise of the Nazi Party
20th Century German History
In this podcast Professor Stephenson looks at the rise of the Nazi Party: How important to Nazi support were the crises of 1923? How important was the Wall Street Crash to the Nazi seizure of power in 1933? To what extent was the Nazi seizure of power a legal revolution?
The Rise of the Nazi Party
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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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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 Provisional Government and the October Revolution
20th Century Russian History
In this podcast Dr Beryl Williams looks at why the Provisional Government failed to establish liberalism in Russia between February and October 1917 and why it was the Bolsheviks that took power in October.
The Provisional Government and the October Revolution
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The British Empire: Relations with the American colonies
Early Modern World History
In this podcast Professor Stephen Conway of University College London discusses the relations between the American colonies and Britain before, during and after the American War of Independence.
The British Empire: Relations with the American colonies
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The Opium Wars
19th Century Chinese History
In this podcast Dr. Yangwen Zheng of the University of Manchester looks at the origins, theatre and consequences of the Opium Wars.
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The Opium Wars
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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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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 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
