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433 9.1 Restoration, Revolution and the English Enlightenment

The History of England by David Crowther

Nov 9, 202534:36Society & Culture

In this first episode of Series 9, a a chance to talk about some of the themes which will drive our period of 1660 to 1715. The continuing role of religion in politics, the Rage of Parties, the varying fortunes and influ...

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433 9.1 Restoration, Revolution and the English Enlightenment is an episode from The History of England by David Crowther. In this first episode of Series 9, a a chance to talk about some of the themes which will drive our period of 1660 to...

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