Episode 62: The Graces

Early Stuart England by Greg Koabel

Jun 29, 201929:40Society & Culture

1625-1628 In an effort to provide for the war-time defence of Ireland, Charles enters into negotiations with the Old English Catholics. A settlement emerges in the form of limited toleration for Catholics in exchange for...

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