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448 Not So Merrie

The History of England by David Crowther

May 31, 202648:23Society & Culture

After dismissing parliament of Oxford in 1681, Charles pursued alliance with the Tories and emasculation of the Whigs and Dissenters at all political levels. He pursued a strategy with determination and consistency he ha...

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448 Not So Merrie is an episode from The History of England by David Crowther. After dismissing parliament of Oxford in 1681, Charles pursued alliance with the Tories and emasculation of the Whigs and Dissenters at all political levels. He...

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Published May 31, 2026, 48:23 long, audio available.

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