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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 8 days 17 hours 46 minutes
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episode 22: 1.16a Supplemental- Sir Edward Hyde, First Earl of Clarendon
After serving in Parliament and the courts of both Charles I and Charles II, Edward Hyde wrote a massively influential history of the English Civil Wars.
episode 21: 1.15- The Good Old Cause
Oliver Cromwell died on September 3, 1658. His son and heir Richard was iunable to hold the Protectorate together.
episode 20: 1.14a Supplemental- The War on Christmas
After the Puritans came to power they tried to abolish Christmas. Seriously.
episode 19: 1.14- The Humble Petition and Advice
The dissolution of the First Protectorate Parliament led to the brief and unpopular Rule of the Major Generals. When the Second Protectorate Parliament was finally called they tried to make Oliver Cromwell king.
episode 18: 1.13- The Instrument of Government
The Instrument of Government was the first written constituion in English history.
episode 17: 1.12- In The Name of God Go
In 1653 Oliver Cromwell dissolved the Rump Parliament and then Barebone's Parliament dissolved itself. The Commonwealth was not getting off to a great start.
episode 15: 1.12a- Supplemental Freeborn John
For someone who was born free John Lilburne sure spent a lot of time in prison
episode 14: 1.11a- Tour Announcement 2
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