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First Two Stuarts and the Puritan Revolution 1603-1660

First Two Stuarts and the Puritan Revolution 1603-1660

By: Samuel Rawson Gardiner
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 In this insightful exploration, Samuel Rawson Gardiner, a distinguished British historian from the Victorian era, delves into the tumultuous 17th century. His concise yet powerful narrative showcases his strengths, offering a balanced portrayal of key figures such as the ill-fated Strafford, Laud, and King Charles, alongside the visionary Oliver Cromwell. As epic battles rage across England, Scotland, and Ireland, Gardiner skillfully navigates the complex constitutional issues at the heart of this national struggle—pitting doctrinal certainty against liberty of conscience, and royal power against the ambitions of Parliament, the London populace, and the New Model Army. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)Copyright Plays and Dramas Political Science Politics & Government World
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  • 045 - Ch 10 Section 6 The Revolution of 1688

    045 - Ch 10 Section 6 The Revolution of 1688
    Jan 23 2026
    In this insightful exploration, Samuel Rawson Gardiner, a distinguished British historian from the Victorian era, delves into the tumultuous 17th century. His concise yet powerful narrative showcases his strengths, offering a balanced portrayal of key figures such as the ill-fated Strafford, Laud, and King Charles, alongside the visionary Oliver Cromwell. As epic battles rage across England, Scotland, and Ireland, Gardiner skillfully navigates the complex constitutional issues at the heart of this national struggle—pitting doctrinal certainty against liberty of conscience, and royal power against the ambitions of Parliament, the London populace, and the New Model Army. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
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    7 mins
  • 044 - Ch 10 Section 5 Revival of the Idea of Toleration

    044 - Ch 10 Section 5 Revival of the Idea of Toleration
    Jan 22 2026
    In this insightful exploration, Samuel Rawson Gardiner, a distinguished British historian from the Victorian era, delves into the tumultuous 17th century. His concise yet powerful narrative showcases his strengths, offering a balanced portrayal of key figures such as the ill-fated Strafford, Laud, and King Charles, alongside the visionary Oliver Cromwell. As epic battles rage across England, Scotland, and Ireland, Gardiner skillfully navigates the complex constitutional issues at the heart of this national struggle—pitting doctrinal certainty against liberty of conscience, and royal power against the ambitions of Parliament, the London populace, and the New Model Army. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
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    9 mins
  • 043 - Ch 10 Section 4 The Revival of Parliamentary Opposition

    043 - Ch 10 Section 4 The Revival of Parliamentary Opposition
    Jan 21 2026
    In this insightful exploration, Samuel Rawson Gardiner, a distinguished British historian from the Victorian era, delves into the tumultuous 17th century. His concise yet powerful narrative showcases his strengths, offering a balanced portrayal of key figures such as the ill-fated Strafford, Laud, and King Charles, alongside the visionary Oliver Cromwell. As epic battles rage across England, Scotland, and Ireland, Gardiner skillfully navigates the complex constitutional issues at the heart of this national struggle—pitting doctrinal certainty against liberty of conscience, and royal power against the ambitions of Parliament, the London populace, and the New Model Army. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
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    6 mins
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