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Early Modern England
Politics, Religion, and Society under the Tudors and Stuarts - Video
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4.3 stars from 82 ratings
Top notch
Lucid and eloquent, complex and multilayered but crystal clear, deeply erudite and richly informed. And highly enjoyable.
ronwlevy via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 10/21/14
Thoroughly recommended!
Extremely Well constructed and presented series of lectures on early modern English History. People, times and places are players in a beautifully woven narrative of ideas. Wrightson is a master storyteller whose passion and authority for his subject is clear - a truly inspiring and entertaining...Read full review »
Jebdamanga via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 07/09/12
Great Course
Highly recommend this wonderful presentation of Tudor and Stuart English history. Professor is deeply knowledgeable, and delivers the lectures flawlessly and with touches of humor.
Jim La Marca via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/21/12
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