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A History of England from the Tudors to the Stuarts
- Narrated by: Robert Bucholz
- Length: 24 hrs and 32 mins
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Summary
During the 229-year period from 1485 to 1714, England transformed itself from a minor feudal state into what has been called "the first modern society" and emerged as the wealthiest and most powerful nation in the world.
Those years hold a huge and captivating story. The English survived repeated epidemics and famines, one failed invasion and two successful ones, two civil wars, a series of violent religious reformations and counter-reformations, and confrontations with two of the most powerful monarchs on Earth, Louis XIV of France and Philip II of Spain. But they did much more than survive. They produced a great culture, giving the world the ideas of John Locke, the plays of Shakespeare, the wit of Swift, the poetry of Milton, the buildings of Christopher Wren, the science of Isaac Newton, and the King James Bible, to name a very few. And, despite the cruelty, bloodshed, and religious suppression they visited upon so many, they ultimately left behind something else: the political principles and ideals for which we-and so many of them – would work and die, and on which we would build our own nation.
Now you can watch this remarkable panorama of society, economics, religion, and politics unfold in a series of 48 transfixing lectures by a justifiably honored teacher who takes you into the lives of not only Britain's ruling royal houses, but the English people themselves, describing how they were born, worked, played, worshiped, fell in love, and died.
Cinematic in their presentation and detail – whether describing the likely thoughts of Charles I on the way to his execution or the overheard weeping of Queen Anne after she fired her Lord Treasurer – these lectures are as memorable as the history they describe.
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- Andy
- 03-06-15
learn about history the easy way
was able to learn so much and all whilst either driving, traveling on the train or cooking a meal for my family
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- professor robin matthews
- 05-06-17
amazingly good
What did you like most about A History of England from the Tudors to the Stuarts?
The coverage is immense; coherent theme, informative and illuminating. Great
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All aspects, lecturing style, information, research marvellous.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
difficult to say. All lectures of a great standard
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes. But that would not to justice to the content.
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Congratulations and thanks.
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- arnot
- 12-11-24
Excellent
I found it strange that he thinks Salisbury is in Hampshire when it’s always been in Wiltshire
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- Salsaroo
- 02-12-15
Would recommend
What did you like most about A History of England from the Tudors to the Stuarts?
Prof Buchoiz is an engaging speaker and his lectures are stimulating. He includes accounts of the common people as well as an informative run through the kings and queens of England.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
It is possible to listen for long periods of time and remain interested
Any additional comments?
The sound seems a little muffled, but increasing the volume a little solves the problem
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- diana lowe
- 07-12-20
Excellent
Excellent and informative about the Tudors and Stuarts Kings and Queens. I have learnt a lot about history from listening to this course.
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- Mr
- 28-07-14
Be ready to press pause ...
... not a luxury afforded in the lecture theatre - if you are English you will find much that is contentious - better to be ready to pause than have the argument in your head and miss some of this fascinating series of lectures.
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- papapownall
- 11-03-18
English history by an American professor
What made the experience of listening to A History of England from the Tudors to the Stuarts the most enjoyable?
As an English listener, Tudor and Stuart history is familiar having had the subject drummed into me at school. I always enjoyed history and was curious when I saw this course and wanted to check it out. It is comprehensive and the story is well told with enough enthusiasm to keep the listener engaged.
What was one of the most memorable moments of A History of England from the Tudors to the Stuarts?
There are wars, famines, be-headings, revolts, revolutions, murders, religion, tyrannies, invasions, mysteries, tortures and persecutions. What more could you ask for? This is the most fascinating period in history and one that changed England from a fairly backward country in 1485 to one of the most powerful Empires the world has ever seen.
What about Professor Robert Bucholz D.Phil. Oxford University’s performance did you like?
I liked the professor's approach to the subject and his willingness for the course not to be "just about Kings and Queens" (although in truth a lot of it was).
Warning to English listeners, this is aimed predominantly at a North American audience and the good professor is keen to bring Ireland into the story wherever he can, presumably on the basis that so many Americans identify as being of Irish descent. There is also a tendency for the narration to be London focused and there is little, if any, mention of the provinces.
Having said that he is well researched and qualified for this course and I enjoyed his angle in some areas and found myself arguing with the hi-fi speakers in others. History is, of course, all about opinions and interpretations and it would have been disappointing if I had agreed with everything the professor had said. I do wish he had learned to say the word "Stuart" properly though instead of saying (mostly but, bizarrely not always) "StuarD". I also found the analogy between Robert Walpole and Bill Clinton more than a bit baffling.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
I enjoyed the description of the struggle between State and Religion that permeates this period and the way in which power was devolved from the Monarchy, to the nobility, to the people (well some of them anyway) through a series of events and compromises that have contributed to make Great Britain what it is today.
Any additional comments?
There are a few areas where there was a little too much information such as the reign of Queen Anne, fiscal policy in mid Stuart times (zzzz) and the importance of London; conversely there were a few other areas such as the Gunpowder Plot and the fascinating story of the short reign of Lady Jane Grey that were glossed over.
In summary this was an engaging course, and whilst I did not agree with everything that the professor had to say, it was both informative and entertaining.
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- Stuart
- 30-12-17
Highly informative and enlightening
Ever wondered what happened between the middle ages and the modern era look no further.
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- Finn
- 13-10-18
Excellent balance of social and political history
This was a very enjoyable course which gave a thorough overview of the Tudor and Stuart periods. There was a good mix of political history and the monarchy; and social history and life for the common man. The narrative follows fairly chronologically, but Bucholz was not afraid to jump forward or back in time in order to address important themes.
I would have liked a little more detail about the wars, particularly the English Civil Wars, but that's just my personal preference.
The lecturer was engaging and clearly enthusiastic about his subject; a joy to listen to. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to know a little bit more about a very important period of change in English history, with worldwide consequences.
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- emma
- 13-08-22
Thank you
As an English woman interested in serious history I must thank you for the relevance and insights of this course.
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