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Early Modern England
Politics, Religion, and Society under the Tudors and Stuarts - Audio
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4.3 stars from 152 ratings
Early Modern England
Wrightson’s lectures present a fluency with the history of early modern England that can only come from decades of study and expertise. Well organized, coherent, and fascinating in both detail in scope, these lectures are an exemplary introduction to the period. Highly recommended.
SF R. via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/15/15
Very interesting
Thank you for the good time spent traveling in the past with the English of the Tudor period. High quality relaxing time.
French English teacher. via Apple Podcasts · France · 08/26/13
Excellent lectures
Professor Wrightson is an excellent lecturer. The course material is well organized and presented, and the audio is clear. It's not strictly chronological. He will discuss a certain period of history from several angles before moving on to later periods. This might take a bit of getting used...Read full review »
Mapmyrunner via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/05/13
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