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The History of England

429 The Good Old Cause

The History of England

David Crowther

Royal, Queen, Europe, Modern, Parliament, History, Monarchy, Early Modern, Medieval, English, England, King, Politics

4.85.9K Ratings

🗓️ 13 April 2025

⏱️ 44 minutes

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The transfer of power between the first Protector and the second was smooth and uneventful; in December 1658 it appeared that England was, and would remain, a republic. But when parliament reconvened, it quickly became clear that the fissures running through the political nation remained unhealed.

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Music Hello, everyone, and welcome back to the history of England, episode 429, The Good Old Calls.

1:24.7

Last time we ushered Oliver Cromwell out of the door of life, and in September 1658, we welcomed Richard to the seat of power.

1:29.2

As did everyone else as it happens, and for four glorious months there's nothing much to report, not so much as a dog's tongue wagged. Well, I exaggerate a little bit for

1:36.3

effect. However, I need to say also that the seas of state will get a little more choppy once Parliament

1:42.5

meets in January 1659 and there will be

1:46.4

factions, gentle listen to there will be factions and I am conscious that although you are experienced

1:51.6

now at factional analysis with all the comings and goings of the Civil War stuff this bit is a

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