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In 1864, a group of working men formed an international association called The International Working Men's Association.
May 20 2019
31mins
In 1625 Charles Stuart became king of England, Scotland and Ireland. His relationship with Parliament immediately got off on the wrong foot.
Sep 15 2013
24mins
Just by way of refresher, since I know everyone took such good notes during episode 5.1 and 5.2
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Aug 12 2018
36mins
First as tragedy, then as farce.
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May 06 2018
41mins
After the fall of Napoleon, the Bourbon monarchy was restored.
Mar 13 2017
45mins
A brief tour of the Thirteen Colonies.
Feb 10 2014
30mins
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels dreamed of revolution. But what happens when the revolution comes and then goes?
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Recommendation: The Once and Future King
May 27 2019
31mins
In January 1848 Europe was sleeping on a volcano.
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Jul 17 2017
40mins
1806-Present. Enjoy.
Apr 17 2016
1hr 44mins
In the 1630s, King Charles ruled without Parliament. His financial policies and religious innovations annoyed many of his subjects.
Sep 23 2013
23mins
After Columbus "discovered" America the Spanish built up an empire upon which the sun never set.
Jun 06 2016
45mins
The population of pre-Revolutionary France was divided into Three Estates: the Church, the Nobility and Everyone Else.
Jul 14 2014
27mins
In 1810, Father Hidalgo let forth the Cry of Dolores.
Aug 20 2018
46mins
The French colony of Saint-Domingue was the single most lucrative colony in the New World.
Dec 07 2015
37mins
According to Lenin, Karl Marx was, "the genius who continued and consummated the three main ideological currents of the 19th century, as represented by the three most advanced countries of mankind: classical German philosophy, classical English political economy, and French socialism combined with French revolutionary doctrines in general.”
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Jun 03 2019
30mins
When Nicky met Alix...
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Oct 21 2019
29mins
After the Bourbons came to power they reformed the Spanish Empire and along the way created the Viceroyalty of New Granada.
Jun 12 2016
42mins
Napoleon III hoped a war with Prussia would save his Empire. Instead it destroyed his Empire.
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Hardball Times Article: Shohei Ohtani, The Bambino, and Bullet Joe
This Week In Baseball History: Episode 47 - Leon Day Plays Two Ways
May 13 2018
38mins
After the French and Indian War, the British Ministry started levying new taxes on the colonies. The colonists were not amused.
Feb 16 2014
29mins
The Ancien Regime was a mess in desperate need of reform.
Jul 20 2014
28mins
Welcome to Revolutions.
Sep 15 2013
9mins
In 1625 Charles Stuart became king of England, Scotland and Ireland. His relationship with Parliament immediately got off on the wrong foot.
Sep 15 2013
24mins
In the 1630s, King Charles ruled without Parliament. His financial policies and religious innovations annoyed many of his subjects.
Sep 23 2013
23mins
The Scots revolted after Charles tried to impose the Book of Common Prayer, forcing the King to recall Parliament.
Sep 30 2013
26mins
The Long Parliament convened in November 1640. Tensions ran high as Parliamentary leaders tried to assert control over the State.
Oct 07 2013
25mins
A brief description of the soldiers who fought in the English Civil Wars.
Oct 13 2013
12mins
After negotiations with Parliament broke down, King Charles raised his standard in August, 1642. The opening campaigns of the First Civil War tilted in the Royalists favor.
Oct 13 2013
26mins
In late 1643, Parliament sealed a military alliance with the Scots. Their combined force defeated the Royalists at Marston Moor.
Oct 21 2013
27mins
After years of muddling along, Parliament created a more professional army. They finally defeated King Charles at Nasbay in June 1645.
Oct 28 2013
28mins
New Revolutions Tour coming in June 2014! Email: tours@revolutionspodcast.com
Oct 28 2013
2mins
After the Battle of Naseby ended the King's chances for military victory, he became the frustrating center of post-war negotiations.
Nov 04 2013
25mins
As the New Model Army debated the merits of constitutional democracy, King Charles was scheming to put himself back on the throne.
Nov 11 2013
29mins
After Pride's Purge, Charles I was executed by the Rump Parliament on January 30, 1649. Then Cromwell invaded Ireland.
Nov 18 2013
27mins
Charles II raised an army of Scots to help him claim the throne, but they were defeated by Oliver Cromwell at Dunbar and Worcester.
Nov 24 2013
29mins
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Nov 24 2013
1min
For someone who was born free John Lilburne sure spent a lot of time in prison
Dec 02 2013
11mins
God wanted me to tell you that property is theft.
Dec 02 2013
12mins
In 1653 Oliver Cromwell dissolved the Rump Parliament and then Barebone's Parliament dissolved itself. The Commonwealth was not getting off to a great start.
Dec 09 2013
28mins
The Instrument of Government was the first written constituion in English history.
Dec 16 2013
25mins
The dissolution of the First Protectorate Parliament led to the brief and unpopular Rule of the Major Generals. When the Second Protectorate Parliament was finally called they tried to make Oliver Cromwell king.
Dec 22 2013
29mins