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#232 | When Britain Killed Its King

#232 | When Britain Killed Its King

English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English vor 4 Jahren

In the 17th century, Britain decided to kill its king and experiment with life without a monarch. In this episode we'll learn about the English Civil War, the 11 years the country spent without a monarch, why the monarchy was eventually restored, and t

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In the 17th century, Britain decided to kill its king and
experiment with life without a monarch.

In this episode we'll learn about the English Civil War, the 11
years the country spent without a monarch, why the monarchy was
eventually restored, and the impact this had on the country.

The background to the English Civil Wars

The Divine Right of Kings

The errors of judgment of Charles I

Dissolving Parliament in 1629

Religious divisions in Great Britain

Trust breaking down between the King and Parliament

Civil War breaks out

The nature of The First English Civil War

The rise of Oliver Cromwell

The trial and execution of King Charles I

The second and third English Civil Wars

The Interregnum

The death of Oliver Cromwell and the return of Charles II to
the throne

What was life like when Britain didn't have a king

The influence of "life without a king" on the country

The legacy of Oliver Cromwell

How to punish a man who had already died

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary
available on the website:
https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/britain-killed-its-king

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