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A History of England from the Tudors to the Stuarts

By: Robert Bucholz, The Great Courses
Narrated by: Robert Bucholz
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Summary

During the 229-year period from 1485 to 1714, England transformed itself from a minor feudal state into what has been called "the first modern society" and emerged as the wealthiest and most powerful nation in the world.

Those years hold a huge and captivating story. The English survived repeated epidemics and famines, one failed invasion and two successful ones, two civil wars, a series of violent religious reformations and counter-reformations, and confrontations with two of the most powerful monarchs on Earth, Louis XIV of France and Philip II of Spain. But they did much more than survive. They produced a great culture, giving the world the ideas of John Locke, the plays of Shakespeare, the wit of Swift, the poetry of Milton, the buildings of Christopher Wren, the science of Isaac Newton, and the King James Bible, to name a very few. And, despite the cruelty, bloodshed, and religious suppression they visited upon so many, they ultimately left behind something else: the political principles and ideals for which we-and so many of them – would work and die, and on which we would build our own nation.

Now you can watch this remarkable panorama of society, economics, religion, and politics unfold in a series of 48 transfixing lectures by a justifiably honored teacher who takes you into the lives of not only Britain's ruling royal houses, but the English people themselves, describing how they were born, worked, played, worshiped, fell in love, and died.

Cinematic in their presentation and detail – whether describing the likely thoughts of Charles I on the way to his execution or the overheard weeping of Queen Anne after she fired her Lord Treasurer – these lectures are as memorable as the history they describe.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

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The seeds of our modern successes and failures

Prof Bucholz has provided a digestible yet encyclopaedic account of modern English history. With a relaxed and informal style he shows how the personalities of the Monarchs shape their response to the main problem areas of the day, religion, succession, finance and dealing with foreign threats or opportunities. Aimed at a U.S. audience I, as a Brit, always found the course relevant and interesting. The way the government moves from the King to Parliament over the centuries, and the way responses to religious dissent move from execution by burning to less violent punishment and finally to religious tolerance helps us understand our present day responses when tensions between Protestants and Catholics, Muslims and Jews underlie any global conflicts. Above all, to get to know the Monarchs and their entourages as people, Henry 8th whose narcissistic and sociopathic personality led to huge changes for the country and Queen Anne, denigrated for her obesity by some sexist historians, yet able to make peace after a terrible war.
A great voyage.

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Be ready to press pause ...

... not a luxury afforded in the lecture theatre - if you are English you will find much that is contentious - better to be ready to pause than have the argument in your head and miss some of this fascinating series of lectures.

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amazingly good

What did you like most about A History of England from the Tudors to the Stuarts?

The coverage is immense; coherent theme, informative and illuminating. Great

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All aspects, lecturing style, information, research marvellous.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

difficult to say. All lectures of a great standard

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. But that would not to justice to the content.

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learn about history the easy way

was able to learn so much and all whilst either driving, traveling on the train or cooking a meal for my family

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Worthwhile listen

If you could sum up A History of England from the Tudors to the Stuarts in three words, what would they be?

Informative, interesting, different angle.

What was one of the most memorable moments of A History of England from the Tudors to the Stuarts?

The Great Chain of Being and how it changed through the history of the Tudors and the Stuarts

What does Professor Robert Bucholz bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Lively lecture style, doesn't drone, well researched, well presented.
My only reason for not giving full stars is because of his overuse of "by the way..." which does get a bit repetitive but not enough to take away from these lectures being really good.

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Superb set of lectures

Found this series highly enjoyable and stimulating. Professor has an engaging personality and a profound grasp of English history. Would recommend this series.

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Excellent!

Would you listen to A History of England from the Tudors to the Stuarts again? Why?

Yes I would. It is fantastic how much the Professor has managed to get into every lecture, without jamming it with names. I am sure I have missed things first time round, and would enjoy listening again to catch more. The lectures are written in a witty engaging style. He manages to cover all the good stories as well as giving us a proper historical account of the period.

He does a great job of balancing the high politics and character portraits of the key leaders with a humane and imaginative portrayal of the lives of ordinary people.

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Well presented and easily digestible

Although quite a daunting task to finish all the lectures I was glad I persevered. The lecturer was interesting to listen to.

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Would recommend

What did you like most about A History of England from the Tudors to the Stuarts?

Prof Buchoiz is an engaging speaker and his lectures are stimulating. He includes accounts of the common people as well as an informative run through the kings and queens of England.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

It is possible to listen for long periods of time and remain interested

Any additional comments?

The sound seems a little muffled, but increasing the volume a little solves the problem

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Historcal audible

All quite positive and informative .Appears to be well researched . I want to continue my bucket list and history is top of that list.

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