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The History of England

This my re-telling of the story of England. I aim to be honest, and rigorous - but always loving of my country"s history. It is a regular, chronological podcast, starting from the end of Roman Britain. There are as many of the great events I can squeeze in, of course, but I also try to keep an eye on how people lived, their language, what was important to them, the forces that shaped their lives and destinies, that sort of thing. To listen free of adverts, support the podcast, access a library of

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40 Bishop Trouble

The History of England ·

2011/11/06

The 1160's. A time of consolidation of the Angevin Empire, still ruled by a dynamic, young and aggressive Henry. But mainly remembered for the start of the struggle between church and state - or more accurately, the struggle between Henry and Thomas Becket. We start that well trodden paths, with... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:07

39 Ruling the Angevin Empire

The History of England ·

2011/10/30

Bear in mind at all times that Henry, while being a Good King, was a tyrant. Still, he was a tyrant who ran a mean administrative system for the time. This week, the nature of the Angevin empire, how it was ruled, and a bit about travel and economy. Click... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38 Born of the Devil - the Angevins

The History of England ·

2011/10/16

Geniuses, devils, spoilt brats, villains, heroes; war, sex, violence, bravery, treachery, peace, reform... the Angevins that founded the Plantagenet dynasty have it all, in spades. Not so much history, as soap opera. This week we kick things off with the arrival of Henry II and Eleanor on the English throne.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:39

37 12th Century Life - Village, Town and Trade

The History of England ·

2011/10/09

12th Century England was envied for it's fertility and yes it's climate. Any during the 12th century, the population of England and its towns and villages expand. But by and large, this is expansion without growth, and for many average income falls. 37 12th C Life - Village Town and... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:06

36 Magnates and Churchmen

The History of England ·

2011/10/01

After joining Henry II's household, William's rise was steady - but with the arrival of Richard the Lion Heart it really took off. By the time of his death he was one of the most powerful men of the realm. We also look at the church - the village priest, monasteries, and what went on under a monk's habit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35 12th Century Life - A Knight's Tale

The History of England ·

2011/09/25

Medieval England thought of it's people in 3 estates - those who fight (nobles), those who pray (churchmen) and those who work (peasants). This week in the history of England we look at the life of the nobility, through the life of William the Marshal. Click and play podcast: 35... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:37

34 Anarchy III - Resolution

The History of England ·

2011/09/18

Stephen and Matilda fought themselves to a standstill, until the Empress tires of the struggle, and essentially leaves the stage around 1149. Many of her key supporters die - Miles of Gloucester and Robert of Gloucester - weakening her resolve and strength. Thereafter her son Henry picks up the baton.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33 Anarchy II - Matilda's Big Chance

The History of England ·

2011/09/11

1141 was a turbulent year in England's history. The Civil war had reached an early deadlock, dramatically broken by the capture of the king at the Battle of Lincoln, and the defeat of the Empress at Winchester. 33 Anarchy II - Matilda's big chance Download 33 Anarchy II - Matilda's... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:40

32 When Christ and his Saints Slept

The History of England ·

2011/09/04

'...they said openly that christ and his saints slept'. This stunning phrase gives us an image of devastation hat led to the period being called 'The Anarchy'. In this episode, we look at how the Stephen came to power and how the whole thing started. Click and play podcast: 32... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31 Henry I - Normandy and the Succession

The History of England ·

2011/08/14

Henry was a Norman king like any other - Normandy was in his blood. For 30 years, he controlled the diplomatic game to keep Normandy in the Empire. The one thing he couldn't control was the succession. When William the Atheling died in the disaster of the White Ship, William... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30 Henry I - Barons, Warfare and Wales

The History of England ·

2011/08/07

The fight with Robert gave Henry a great chance to replace the old conquest families with his own men, and particularly in the Welsh Marches. And this week we also do a catch up on what’s changed in warfare since Anglo Saxon times, and look at the situation that faced... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:32

29 England in the reign of Henry I

The History of England ·

2011/07/31

After the initial struggle for succession and baronial revolt, England itself was pretty peaceful during Henry’s reign. The church & state debate needed fixing. And Normandy was a constant battle, and so big taxes were needed to pay for war. Henry was an efficient man, and many themes that lead... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:30

28 The Lion of Justice

The History of England ·

2011/07/24

The youngest of William the Conqueror’s sons, Henry, wasted no time shedding tears for his brother Rufus. He got himself crowned, anointed and blessed. The next 6 years were to be dominated by the struggle with his other brother for control. Download 28 The Lion of Justice Click and play... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27 Hateful to his People and Odious to God

The History of England ·

2011/07/18

Rufus fell out big time with Anselm, his Archbishop of Canterbury. Unusually for Medieval Man he was impious and irreverent. Meanwhile, the Welsh struggled for independence against Norman tyranny, and make a better fist of it than the English. This week in the History of England Podcast we get to... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:14

26 William Rufus, Normandy and the First Crusade

The History of England ·

2011/07/11

William Rufus was a flamboyant, red faced, pudgy and irreverant bloke, but none the less his father's favourite son. So Dad tipped him the wink and he left the death bed to take the throne of England from his older brother. And spent his reign trying to re-unite England and... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:08

25 Death of a Conqueror

The History of England ·

2011/07/03

The last years of William the Conqueror's reign were mainly the meat and drink of the Norman King - beating off other feudal lords, keeping your nobles down, trying not to let your sons eat you. But plus there was, of course, the super-famous Domesday Book. This week at the... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:04

24 Revolt of the Earls

The History of England ·

2011/06/19

It took William the Conqueror a few more years until he felt safe from the English. But when the Revolt of the Earls collapsed in 1075, English revolution was over - and we are into the continual cycle of feudal rebellion. This week in the History of England we've also... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:05

2.1 - 23 The Normans and Angevins 1066 - 1217

The History of England ·

2011/06/11

After 1066 William the Conqueror set about ruling his new kingdom; for 10 years, he spends much of his time changin the face of England, and stamping out rebellions which never managed to gain coherence and coordination. Series 2, The Normans and Angevins, cover the period from 1066 to the end of John's reign in 1217. Episdoes 2.1 - 2.12 Cover the Norman - William, his sons, and the usurpation by Stephen with the resulting AnarchyWe then spend 3 episodes away from politics, looking at the life of

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1.30 - 22 1066 and Goodbye to all That

The History of England ·

2011/06/05

1066 was a year that changed a lot of things - though not as much as you might think. 3 experienced war leaders fought for control of England - and we all know who won, so no need to worry about plot spoilers. The History of England podcast takes us... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1.29 - 21 The Normans - a race unbridled

The History of England ·

2011/05/22

The Normans made a massive impact on Europe, not just England. They went on to establish a kingdom in Southern Italy, and lead the Crusades and the resulting state of Outremer. So the History of England looks at where they came from, with a brief history of Normandy before 1066.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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