Episode 45: England Mobilizes

1635-1636As France fully commits to the conflict on the continent, Charles hopes to take advantage by selling his Ship Money fleet to the highest bidder.

2 Nov 201932min

1635The death of Lord Treasurer Richard Weston opens up a stiff competition at court to replace him.  The outcome of the contest will shape future English policy.

26 Okt 201930min

1634-1635Seeking to once again insert England into European geo-politics, Charles implements a revenue raising scheme to pay for a powerful navy - Ship Money.

19 Okt 201933min

1634A massive drainage project in the marshlands of East Anglia creates tensions between the Crown, local land owners, and commoners.

12 Okt 201929min

1634A peace-time trade boom creates new winners and losers among London's merchant oligarchs. Municipal power shifts from merchants doing business in the Netherlands to those exploiting markets in th...

5 Okt 201932min

1633Charles visits Scotland to receive his crown and continue his father's religious reforms. Though he finds himself a stranger in his native land.

28 Sep 201928min

1633Intent on turning Ireland into a profitable enterprise, Charles selects a new Lord Deputy - Thomas Wentworth, his top man in the north of England.

21 Sep 201931min

1633The newly elevated Archbishop of Canterbury, William Laud, puts his distinctive stamp on the English Church.

14 Sep 201934min