Episode 60: I Am the Man

Early Stuart England by Greg Koabel

Jun 15, 201934:00Society & Culture

Summer 1628 With parliamentary subsidies in hand, and favourable diplomatic circumstances in Europe, Charles and Buckingham finally see light at the end of the tunnel. Key Characters John Felton (a disgruntled former sol...

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