First Two Stuarts and the Puritan Revolution 1603-1660
By: Samuel Rawson Gardiner
Language: en
Categories: History, News, Politics, Government
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...
Episodes
033 - Ch 8 Section 2 The Dissolution of the Long Parliament
Jan 11, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:09:50032 - Ch 7 Section 5 The Second Civil War and the Execution of the King
Jan 10, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:09:14031 - Ch 7 Section 4 The Army and the Parliament
Jan 09, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:13:02030 - Ch 7 Section 3 Marston Moor and Naseby
Jan 08, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:14:26029 - Ch 7 Section 2 Presbyterians and Independents
Jan 07, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:14:03028 - Ch 7 The Downfall of Royalty Section 1 The Beginning of the Civil War
Jan 06, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:14:13027 - Ch 6 Section 5 The Grand Remonstrance and the Rupture with the King
Jan 06, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:12:50026 - Ch 6 Section 4 Demands of the Commons
Jan 06, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:11:54025 - Ch 6 Section 3 The Meeting of the Long Parliament and the Execution of Strafford
Jan 06, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:07:32024 - Ch 6 Section 2 The Bishops' Wars and the Short Parliament
Jan 06, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:08:26023 - Ch 6 Resistance in Scotland and England Section 1 The Downfall of Episcopacy in Scotland
Jan 06, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:08:44022 - Ch 5 Section 4 Wentworth in Ireland
Jan 06, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:11:09021 - Ch 5 Section 3 Prynne Bastwick and Burton
Jan 06, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:07:02020 - Ch 5 Section 2 Ship-money
Jan 06, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:09:45019 - Ch 5 The Reign of Thorough Section 1 General Enforcement of Conformity
Jan 06, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:11:56018 - Ch 4 Section 5 New England
Jan 06, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:05:42017 - Ch 4 Section 4 Ecclesiastical Parties
Jan 06, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:10:20016 - Ch 4 Section 3 The Beginnings of Unparliamentary Government
Jan 06, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:13:36015 - Ch 4 Section 2 The Breach between the King and the Commons
Jan 06, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:12:26014 - Ch 4 The Personal Government of Charles I Section 1 Taxation and Religion
Jan 06, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:09:20013 - Ch 3 Section 4 The Petition of Right and the Assassination of Buckingham
Jan 06, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:10:01012 - Ch 3 Section 3 The Impeachment of Buckingham and the Expedition to Rhe
Jan 06, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:10:24011 - Ch 3 Section 2 The First Parliament of Charles I
Jan 06, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:08:31010 - Ch 3 The Ascendency of Buckingham Section 1 The Last Parliament of James I
Jan 06, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:07:44009 - Ch 2 Section 5 The Journey to Madrid
Jan 06, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:10:39008 - Ch 2 Section 4 The Loss of the Palatinate
Jan 06, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:08:03007 - Ch 2 Section 3 The Spaniards in the Palatinate
Jan 06, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:14:45006 - Ch 2 Section 2 James I and Spain
Jan 06, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:14:21005 - Ch 2 The Spanish Alliance Section 1 The Gunpowder Plot
Jan 06, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:05:57004 - Ch 1 Section 4 The New Impositions and the Great Contract
Jan 06, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:07:18003 - Ch 1 Section 3 The Hampton Court Conference and the Purposed Union with Scotland
Jan 06, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:09:15002 - Ch 1 Section 2 The Tudor Monarchy
Jan 06, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:13:23001 - Ch 1 The Puritans and the House of Commons Section 1 Reformers and Puritans
Jan 06, 2026In 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...
Duration: 00:11:39