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· Oct 28
*ANNOUNCEMENT*
We are excited to announce a brand new podcast series: UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS. A six-part series produced by HistFest Productions for the HistoryExtra podcast.
🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
We are excited to announce a brand new podcast series: UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS. A six-part series produced by HistFest Productions for the HistoryExtra podcast.
🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
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Love reading? Interested in history? Join History Book Club!
In 2026, were exploring 12 critically acclaimed books (6 nonfiction, 6 fiction). Meeting are online every other month. Its free to sign up and open to all histfest.org/history-book...
In 2026, were exploring 12 critically acclaimed books (6 nonfiction, 6 fiction). Meeting are online every other month. Its free to sign up and open to all histfest.org/history-book...
January 5, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Love reading? Interested in history? Join History Book Club!
In 2026, were exploring 12 critically acclaimed books (6 nonfiction, 6 fiction). Meeting are online every other month. Its free to sign up and open to all histfest.org/history-book...
In 2026, were exploring 12 critically acclaimed books (6 nonfiction, 6 fiction). Meeting are online every other month. Its free to sign up and open to all histfest.org/history-book...
Love reading? Interested in history? Join History Book Club!
In 2026, were exploring 12 critically acclaimed books (6 nonfiction, 6 fiction). Meeting are online every other month. Its free to sign up and open to all histfest.org/history-book...
In 2026, were exploring 12 critically acclaimed books (6 nonfiction, 6 fiction). Meeting are online every other month. Its free to sign up and open to all histfest.org/history-book...
January 5, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Love reading? Interested in history? Join History Book Club!
In 2026, were exploring 12 critically acclaimed books (6 nonfiction, 6 fiction). Meeting are online every other month. Its free to sign up and open to all histfest.org/history-book...
In 2026, were exploring 12 critically acclaimed books (6 nonfiction, 6 fiction). Meeting are online every other month. Its free to sign up and open to all histfest.org/history-book...
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
For 2026, History Book Club meetings will take place bimonthly.
Our first two books are...
- NONFICTION – The Wrath to Come by Sarah Churchwell
- FICTION – The Land in Winter by Andrew Miller
Sign up here: histfest.org/history-book... 📚
For 2026, History Book Club meetings will take place bimonthly.
Our first two books are...
- NONFICTION – The Wrath to Come by Sarah Churchwell
- FICTION – The Land in Winter by Andrew Miller
Sign up here: histfest.org/history-book... 📚
January 1, 2026 at 6:46 PM
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
For 2026, History Book Club meetings will take place bimonthly.
Our first two books are...
- NONFICTION – The Wrath to Come by Sarah Churchwell
- FICTION – The Land in Winter by Andrew Miller
Sign up here: histfest.org/history-book... 📚
For 2026, History Book Club meetings will take place bimonthly.
Our first two books are...
- NONFICTION – The Wrath to Come by Sarah Churchwell
- FICTION – The Land in Winter by Andrew Miller
Sign up here: histfest.org/history-book... 📚
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
For 2026, History Book Club meetings will take place bimonthly.
Our first two books are...
- NONFICTION – The Wrath to Come by Sarah Churchwell
- FICTION – The Land in Winter by Andrew Miller
Sign up here: histfest.org/history-book... 📚
For 2026, History Book Club meetings will take place bimonthly.
Our first two books are...
- NONFICTION – The Wrath to Come by Sarah Churchwell
- FICTION – The Land in Winter by Andrew Miller
Sign up here: histfest.org/history-book... 📚
January 1, 2026 at 6:46 PM
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
For 2026, History Book Club meetings will take place bimonthly.
Our first two books are...
- NONFICTION – The Wrath to Come by Sarah Churchwell
- FICTION – The Land in Winter by Andrew Miller
Sign up here: histfest.org/history-book... 📚
For 2026, History Book Club meetings will take place bimonthly.
Our first two books are...
- NONFICTION – The Wrath to Come by Sarah Churchwell
- FICTION – The Land in Winter by Andrew Miller
Sign up here: histfest.org/history-book... 📚
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It's taken me a month, but over the past three days I listened to this 7-episode podcast. It's the first time I think I've heard the "four kingdoms" approach to it, showing how Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and England acted and reacted to various events. Immensely helpful framing.
*ANNOUNCEMENT*
We are excited to announce a brand new podcast series: UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS. A six-part series produced by HistFest Productions for the HistoryExtra podcast.
🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
We are excited to announce a brand new podcast series: UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS. A six-part series produced by HistFest Productions for the HistoryExtra podcast.
🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
December 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
It's taken me a month, but over the past three days I listened to this 7-episode podcast. It's the first time I think I've heard the "four kingdoms" approach to it, showing how Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and England acted and reacted to various events. Immensely helpful framing.
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🗣️🎧 Love history podcasts? From @histfest.bsky.social's 'Uprising' to @1642author.bsky.social's 'Cavalier Cast'. we've compiled a list of the best shows about the English Civil Wars that you can listen to right now 👉 earlofmanchesters.co.uk/the-best-eng...
The best English Civil Wars podcasts
We love hearing about the 17th Century and the English Civil Wars – and there are now plenty of podcasts that allow you to dive into this endlessly fascinating period of history! To help you find the…
earlofmanchesters.co.uk
December 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🗣️🎧 Love history podcasts? From @histfest.bsky.social's 'Uprising' to @1642author.bsky.social's 'Cavalier Cast'. we've compiled a list of the best shows about the English Civil Wars that you can listen to right now 👉 earlofmanchesters.co.uk/the-best-eng...
*TONIGHT*
📣 ONLINE TALK
SCEPTRED ISLE WITH HELEN CARR
7PM, THURS 11 DEC
Join bestselling author Helen Carr as she delves into the turbulent fourteenth century, exploring one of the most transformative periods in English history. Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1749981093...
SCEPTRED ISLE WITH HELEN CARR
7PM, THURS 11 DEC
Join bestselling author Helen Carr as she delves into the turbulent fourteenth century, exploring one of the most transformative periods in English history. Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1749981093...
December 11, 2025 at 7:56 AM
*TONIGHT*
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📣 ONLINE TALK
SCEPTRED ISLE WITH HELEN CARR
7PM, THURS 11 DEC
Join bestselling author Helen Carr as she delves into the turbulent fourteenth century, exploring one of the most transformative periods in English history. Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1749981093...
SCEPTRED ISLE WITH HELEN CARR
7PM, THURS 11 DEC
Join bestselling author Helen Carr as she delves into the turbulent fourteenth century, exploring one of the most transformative periods in English history. Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1749981093...
December 8, 2025 at 12:40 PM
📣 ONLINE TALK
SCEPTRED ISLE WITH HELEN CARR
7PM, THURS 11 DEC
Join bestselling author Helen Carr as she delves into the turbulent fourteenth century, exploring one of the most transformative periods in English history. Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1749981093...
SCEPTRED ISLE WITH HELEN CARR
7PM, THURS 11 DEC
Join bestselling author Helen Carr as she delves into the turbulent fourteenth century, exploring one of the most transformative periods in English history. Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1749981093...
📣 ONLINE TALK
SCEPTRED ISLE WITH HELEN CARR
7PM, THURS 11 DEC
Join bestselling author Helen Carr as she delves into the turbulent fourteenth century, exploring one of the most transformative periods in English history. Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1749981093...
SCEPTRED ISLE WITH HELEN CARR
7PM, THURS 11 DEC
Join bestselling author Helen Carr as she delves into the turbulent fourteenth century, exploring one of the most transformative periods in English history. Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1749981093...
December 8, 2025 at 12:40 PM
📣 ONLINE TALK
SCEPTRED ISLE WITH HELEN CARR
7PM, THURS 11 DEC
Join bestselling author Helen Carr as she delves into the turbulent fourteenth century, exploring one of the most transformative periods in English history. Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1749981093...
SCEPTRED ISLE WITH HELEN CARR
7PM, THURS 11 DEC
Join bestselling author Helen Carr as she delves into the turbulent fourteenth century, exploring one of the most transformative periods in English history. Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1749981093...
Congratulations to HistFest 2024 speaker, Dr Hannah Durkin!
The winner of the #WolfsonHistoryPrize 2025 is…
Hannah Durkin for 'Survivors: The Lost Stories of the Last Captives of the Atlantic Slave Trade'. @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social
A big congratulations to Hannah!
Hannah Durkin for 'Survivors: The Lost Stories of the Last Captives of the Atlantic Slave Trade'. @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social
A big congratulations to Hannah!
December 2, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Congratulations to HistFest 2024 speaker, Dr Hannah Durkin!
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The king is dead, long live the... what?
The final episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS is here!
Hosted by historian @rebeccarideal.bsky.social and produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social.
🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts! play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
The final episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS is here!
Hosted by historian @rebeccarideal.bsky.social and produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social.
🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts! play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
December 2, 2025 at 8:29 AM
The king is dead, long live the... what?
The final episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS is here!
Hosted by historian @rebeccarideal.bsky.social and produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social.
🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts! play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
The final episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS is here!
Hosted by historian @rebeccarideal.bsky.social and produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social.
🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts! play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
The king is dead, long live the... what?
The final episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS is here!
Hosted by historian @rebeccarideal.bsky.social and produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social.
🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts! play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
The final episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS is here!
Hosted by historian @rebeccarideal.bsky.social and produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social.
🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts! play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
December 2, 2025 at 8:29 AM
The king is dead, long live the... what?
The final episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS is here!
Hosted by historian @rebeccarideal.bsky.social and produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social.
🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts! play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
The final episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS is here!
Hosted by historian @rebeccarideal.bsky.social and produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social.
🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts! play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
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It’s my birthday! A really wonderful gift would be if you could listen, like and share my new podcast series, Uprising: The Civil Wars (and, if you have enjoyed it, give it 5 ⭐️)
In the words of Henrietta Maria, Merci.
🎧 play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
In the words of Henrietta Maria, Merci.
🎧 play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
November 28, 2025 at 9:24 AM
It’s my birthday! A really wonderful gift would be if you could listen, like and share my new podcast series, Uprising: The Civil Wars (and, if you have enjoyed it, give it 5 ⭐️)
In the words of Henrietta Maria, Merci.
🎧 play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
In the words of Henrietta Maria, Merci.
🎧 play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
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Enormously proud of this series. If history is your thing, do give it a listen, like and/or share!
It's January 1649 and Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland is about to be put on trial for treason...
The penultimate episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS is out now. Produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social
🎧 play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
The penultimate episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS is out now. Produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social
🎧 play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
November 25, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Enormously proud of this series. If history is your thing, do give it a listen, like and/or share!
Reposted by HistFest
It's January 1649 and Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland is about to be put on trial for treason...
The penultimate episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS is out now. Produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social
🎧 play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
The penultimate episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS is out now. Produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social
🎧 play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
November 25, 2025 at 8:38 AM
It's January 1649 and Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland is about to be put on trial for treason...
The penultimate episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS is out now. Produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social
🎧 play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
The penultimate episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS is out now. Produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social
🎧 play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
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New episode and it's a doozy!
It's January 1649 and Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland is about to be put on trial for treason...
The penultimate episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS is out now. Produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social
🎧 play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
The penultimate episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS is out now. Produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social
🎧 play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
New episode and it's a doozy!
It's January 1649 and Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland is about to be put on trial for treason...
The penultimate episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS is out now. Produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social
🎧 play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
The penultimate episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS is out now. Produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social
🎧 play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
November 25, 2025 at 8:38 AM
It's January 1649 and Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland is about to be put on trial for treason...
The penultimate episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS is out now. Produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social
🎧 play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
The penultimate episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS is out now. Produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social
🎧 play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
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What’s that? You want an introductory BONUS episode of Uprising? Featuring @jonathanhealey.bsky.social and myself? No problem!
In this special @historyextra.bsky.social episode with Emily Briffett we give our five key moments of the conflict - do you agree?
www.historyextra.com/period/upris...
In this special @historyextra.bsky.social episode with Emily Briffett we give our five key moments of the conflict - do you agree?
www.historyextra.com/period/upris...
Uprising: the Civil Wars untangled
Rebecca Rideal and Jonathan Healey uncover the dramatic events that led to the execution of Charles I
www.historyextra.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
What’s that? You want an introductory BONUS episode of Uprising? Featuring @jonathanhealey.bsky.social and myself? No problem!
In this special @historyextra.bsky.social episode with Emily Briffett we give our five key moments of the conflict - do you agree?
www.historyextra.com/period/upris...
In this special @historyextra.bsky.social episode with Emily Briffett we give our five key moments of the conflict - do you agree?
www.historyextra.com/period/upris...
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Had great fun chatting to @rebeccarideal.bsky.social about her brilliant new Civil War podcast, with Emily Briffett, here:
www.historyextra.com/period/upris...
www.historyextra.com/period/upris...
Uprising: the Civil Wars untangled
Rebecca Rideal and Jonathan Healey uncover the dramatic events that led to the execution of Charles I
www.historyextra.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Had great fun chatting to @rebeccarideal.bsky.social about her brilliant new Civil War podcast, with Emily Briffett, here:
www.historyextra.com/period/upris...
www.historyextra.com/period/upris...
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Is the pen mightier than the sword? With the outbreak of war, there’s an explosion of 'fake news'.
Listen to the latest episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS. Hosted by @rebeccarideal.bsky.social & produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social.
🎧 play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
Listen to the latest episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS. Hosted by @rebeccarideal.bsky.social & produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social.
🎧 play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
November 18, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Is the pen mightier than the sword? With the outbreak of war, there’s an explosion of 'fake news'.
Listen to the latest episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS. Hosted by @rebeccarideal.bsky.social & produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social.
🎧 play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
Listen to the latest episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS. Hosted by @rebeccarideal.bsky.social & produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social.
🎧 play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
Is the pen mightier than the sword? With the outbreak of war, there’s an explosion of 'fake news'.
Listen to the latest episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS. Hosted by @rebeccarideal.bsky.social & produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social.
🎧 play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
Listen to the latest episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS. Hosted by @rebeccarideal.bsky.social & produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social.
🎧 play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
November 18, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Is the pen mightier than the sword? With the outbreak of war, there’s an explosion of 'fake news'.
Listen to the latest episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS. Hosted by @rebeccarideal.bsky.social & produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social.
🎧 play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
Listen to the latest episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS. Hosted by @rebeccarideal.bsky.social & produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social.
🎧 play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
*TONIGHT*
AN EVENING WITH JANINA RAMIREZ
Mon 17 November | @storyhouselive.bsky.social, Chester
Celebrated medievalist and Sunday Times bestselling author, @drjaninaramirez.bsky.social takes audiences on a thrilling journey into the lives of medieval women.
Book now www.storyhouse.com/whats-on/an-...
Mon 17 November | @storyhouselive.bsky.social, Chester
Celebrated medievalist and Sunday Times bestselling author, @drjaninaramirez.bsky.social takes audiences on a thrilling journey into the lives of medieval women.
Book now www.storyhouse.com/whats-on/an-...
November 17, 2025 at 8:31 AM
*TONIGHT*
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📣 Starting next week!
THE PLANTAGENETS: AN ONLINE COURSE WITH HELEN CARR.
Join bestselling historian, Helen Carr, for a fascinating online course. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-planta...
THE PLANTAGENETS: AN ONLINE COURSE WITH HELEN CARR.
Join bestselling historian, Helen Carr, for a fascinating online course. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-planta...
The Plantagenets: How A Medieval Dynasty Shaped Britain
A four-week online course with Helen Carr exploring the Plantagenets
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 8:12 AM
📣 Starting next week!
THE PLANTAGENETS: AN ONLINE COURSE WITH HELEN CARR.
Join bestselling historian, Helen Carr, for a fascinating online course. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-planta...
THE PLANTAGENETS: AN ONLINE COURSE WITH HELEN CARR.
Join bestselling historian, Helen Carr, for a fascinating online course. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-planta...
📣 Starting next week!
THE PLANTAGENETS: AN ONLINE COURSE WITH HELEN CARR.
Join bestselling historian, Helen Carr, for a fascinating online course. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-planta...
THE PLANTAGENETS: AN ONLINE COURSE WITH HELEN CARR.
Join bestselling historian, Helen Carr, for a fascinating online course. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-planta...
The Plantagenets: How A Medieval Dynasty Shaped Britain
A four-week online course with Helen Carr exploring the Plantagenets
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 8:12 AM
📣 Starting next week!
THE PLANTAGENETS: AN ONLINE COURSE WITH HELEN CARR.
Join bestselling historian, Helen Carr, for a fascinating online course. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-planta...
THE PLANTAGENETS: AN ONLINE COURSE WITH HELEN CARR.
Join bestselling historian, Helen Carr, for a fascinating online course. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-planta...
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Come for my real dodgy Huntingdonshire accent (by way of Doncaster, sounds like) but stay for a fantastic overview of the period of British and Irish history that you *need* to know about...
It's war!
Episode 3 of our brand new podcast, UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS, is out now!
Produced by HistFest Productions for the @historyextra.bsky.social podcast and hosted by historian @rebeccarideal.bsky.social.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
Episode 3 of our brand new podcast, UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS, is out now!
Produced by HistFest Productions for the @historyextra.bsky.social podcast and hosted by historian @rebeccarideal.bsky.social.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...
November 11, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Come for my real dodgy Huntingdonshire accent (by way of Doncaster, sounds like) but stay for a fantastic overview of the period of British and Irish history that you *need* to know about...