Episode 99: King Pym

Spring 1647Unable to find a voice under the repressive Presbyterian regime in London, a group of dissidents turn in a truly revolutionary direction.

23 Jan 202137min

1646-7In preparation for a conflict with the Independents in the New Model Army, the Presbyterians consolidate their control over London's government, and mobilize the city's military resources.

16 Jan 202132min

1645-1646The end of the war in England causes a re-alignment of factions in Ireland that (if anything) make the conflict more complicated and intractable.

9 Jan 202137min

1646The Scots begin to regret hosting their royal guest and look to pass off the stubborn king on to the English parliament.

2 Jan 202135min

1646The Presbyterian-controlled government of London does its best to suppress the Independent churches of the city, in preparation for the coming conflict.

26 Dec 202037min

1646The people of England await a return to pre-war normalcy, but find that the kingdom's institutions have been irreversibly changed by the conflict.

19 Dec 202043min

1646Charles finally accepts reality, and gives up the fight. But in ending the war, the King manages to initiate new rounds of political conflict within the parliamentary coalition.

12 Dec 202041min

1645-1646The Kilkenny Confederation contemplates a series of offers from an increasingly desperate King Charles. But continental Catholics powers have some tempting proposals of their own.

5 Dec 202039min