The History of England
David Crowther
This my re-telling of the story of England. I aim to be honest, and rigorous - but always loving of my country's history. It is a regular, chronological podcast, starting from the end of Roman Britain. There are as many of the great events I can squeeze in, of course, but I also try to keep an eye on how people lived, their language, what was important to them, the forces that shaped their lives and destinies, that sort of thing. To listen free of adverts, support the podcast, access a library of 150+ hours of shedcasts of me warbling on, and get new shedcasts every month, why not become a member at https://thehistoryofengland.co.uk/become-a-member ? You know it makes sense... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 24, 2011 • 27min
28 The Lion of Justice
Henry I quickly claims the throne after his brother's death, setting the stage for a strategic and turbulent reign. His coronation charter promises reform, while he grapples with power challenges and a brewing rivalry. The political landscape gets intense with the clash against Robert of Belem, culminating in the decisive Battle of Tansbury. As alliances shift, the emergence of significant surnames adds a fascinating layer to the history, hinting at the complex web of lineage and governance in England.
Jul 18, 2011 • 25min
27 Hateful to his People and Odious to God
Tension between King Rufus and Archbishop Anselm, Welsh fight for independence, Welsh revolt and independence, conspiracy theories surrounding Rufus's demise
Jul 11, 2011 • 30min
26 William Rufus, Normandy and the First Crusade
The podcast discusses the reign of William Rufus, his relationship with the church, his obsession with justice and feudal rights, his management of vacant positions and aims for Normandy, and the events leading up to the First Crusade.
Jul 3, 2011 • 24min
25 Death of a Conqueror
The last years of William the Conqueror's reign were mainly the meat and drink of the Norman King - beating off other feudal lords, keeping your nobles down, trying not to let your sons eat you. But plus there was, of course, the super-famous Domesday Book. This week at the... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 19, 2011 • 27min
24 Revolt of the Earls
It took William the Conqueror a few more years until he felt safe from the English. But when the Revolt of the Earls collapsed in 1075, English revolution was over - and we are into the continual cycle of feudal rebellion. This week in the History of England we've also... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 11, 2011 • 36min
2.1 - 23 The Normans and Angevins 1066 - 1217
After 1066 William the Conqueror set about ruling his new kingdom; for 10 years, he spends much of his time changing the face of England, and stamping out rebellions which never managed to gain coherence and coordination.Series 2, The Normans and Angevins, cover the period from 1066 to the end of John's reign in 1217. Episdoes 2.1 - 2.12 Cover the Norman - William, his sons, and the usurpation by Stephen with the resulting AnarchyWe then spend 3 episodes away from politics, looking at the life of the people of early medieval EnglandWith episode 2.16 we arrive at the Devil's Brood, Henry II and his family and Eleanor of Aquitaine.2.22 - 2.28 Cover the reign of the Lionheart and the Third Crusade2.29 - 2.37 Cover Johm his loss of Normandy, and Magna Carta - with a brief foray in 2.33-4 into the History of Europe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 5, 2011 • 33min
1.30 - 22 1066 and Goodbye to all That
1066 was a year that changed a lot of things - though not as much as you might think. 3 experienced war leaders fought for control of England - and we all know who won, so no need to worry about plot spoilers. The History of England podcast takes us... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22, 2011 • 25min
1.29 - 21 The Normans - a race unbridled
The Normans made a massive impact on Europe, not just England. They went on to establish a kingdom in Southern Italy, and lead the Crusades and the resulting state of Outremer. So the History of England looks at where they came from, with a brief history of Normandy before 1066.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 19, 2011 • 26min
1.28 - 20 Anglo Saxon England in the 11th Century
Anglo Saxon England has been seen by some commentators as a bit of a basket case by 1066 - out of date and ready to be conquered. But actually England had its great strengths that would have been the envy of continental monrach, if they'd spent any time thinking about... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 15, 2011 • 25min
1.27 - 19 Edward the Confessor
Edward enjoyed one year of indpendendance in 1051-2, before the retun of Godwin forced him into humiliating submission. But after Godwin's death the following year, the rest of his reign was broadly peaceful and prosperous, with the odd local difficulty. The History of England podcast takes us up to 1064.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
