Episode 172 – The Williamite War
The Nine Years War first major (non-Continental) front was in Ireland. It was there that King James’ fate was sealed,
Tag: British History
Episode 166 – Jacobites
The Jacobites are among the most important political movements in the whole history of piracy.
Episode 165 – Sarah & John
The Glorious Revolution of 1688, the real Revolution, was not of armies and kings but of Parliaments and politics and
Episode 117 – An Auspicious Day
“I will make no concession. My father made concessions, and he was beheaded.” These words were spoken by King James
Episode 116 – The Merry Monarch
Who was Charles II, King of England, Ireland, & Scotland? His reign defined the era of the English Buccaneers, and
Episode 115 – The Killing Time
The Stuart Dynasty was born in Scotland, but once they took the English throne, especially when Charles II was restored,
Episode 114 – The English Monarchy Problem
The English Monarchy has long been one of the most divisive and unifying institutions in the world. Its relationship with