Episode 45: England Mobilizes

Spring 1629As Charles deals with disorder on the floor of the House of Commons, unemployment and poor harvests spark riots and unrest throughout the kingdom.

13 Jul 201931min

Winter 1629Parliament reconvenes, in the hopes that the removal of Buckingham will solve the political problems of the past decade.  However, the divisions in society run deeper than one man.

6 Jul 201937min

1625-1628In 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 Catho...

29 Jun 201929min

1625-1628Charles learns to rule Scotland through trial and error.  But the land of his birth is now a foreign nation that he struggles to understand.

22 Jun 201939min

Summer 1628With parliamentary subsidies in hand, and favourable diplomatic circumstances in Europe, Charles and Buckingham finally see light at the end of the tunnel.

15 Jun 201934min

Spring 1628Charles comes to a tentative agreement with his subjects.  Parliament agrees to provide war funding in exchange for the King's acceptance of the Petition of Right (a declaration of the righ...

8 Jun 201937min

Spring 1628The moderates on the Privy Council attempt to reconcile King and parliament, through a bill clarifying the rights of English subjects.  Success depends on their ability to manage parliament...

1 Jun 201937min

1627While the Duke of Buckingham wages war in France, the Forced Loan has its day in court.  A group of 5 loan refusers dispute the King's right to detain them without charge, hoping to test the legal...

25 Mai 201939min