E30: Explaining the English Civil War

In this episode of History 102, 'WhatIfAltHist' creator Rudyard Lynch and co-host Austin Padgett explore pivotal historical moments about the English Civil War.

They masterfully weave together religious conflict, economic transformation, and cultural dynamics to explain how this crucial conflict shaped modern capitalism, the Industrial Revolution, and even contemporary progressive politics.

Their engaging conversation style makes complex history accessible and relevant.

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Introduction and Significance of the English Civil War

(03:15) The Importance of Engaging with Politics

(04:43) The English Civil War and its Long-Term Effects

(07:21) Context: The 16th Century and the Seeds of Conflict

(08:09) Economic and Religious Factors

(12:32) Underlying Issues and Symbolism in Conflict

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(17:22) The English Civil War: A Seesaw Conflict

(20:26) Social Conservatism and the Secular Cycle

(21:33) The Secular Cycle and its Parallels to Modernity

(24:10) Escaping Malthusian Traps

(27:14) The Agricultural Revolution and Property Rights

(29:08) Trade Restrictions and the Industrial Revolution

(30:18) The Anglo Diaspora

(31:00) The Cousin's War and Genetic Factors

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(34:27) Cultural Homogeneity and Genetic Markers

(36:00) The Role of Monopolies and Religious Divisions

(41:20) The Spark of the English Civil War

(44:50) The Course of the War

(48:07) The Rise of Cromwell and the Interregnum

(51:18) Cromwell's Rule and Religious Tolerance

(53:00) The Conquest of Ireland and the British Navy

(57:10) Anglo-Dutch Wars

(1:00:00) The Role of Cambridge and Saxony

(1:01:20) Puritanism and Modern Progressivism

(1:02:40) Puritanism and Modern Social Justice

(1:03:50) The Death of Cromwell and the Restoration

(1:07:00) The Glorious Revolution and England's Long Period of Stability

(1:08:01) Conclusion and Book Recommendations

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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:

"History of Western Warfare" (Volume 2) by JFC Fuller

"History of the English Speaking Peoples" (Volume 2) by Winston Churchill

"The Age of Reason Begins" by Will Durant

"Protestants: The Faith That Made the Modern World" by Alec Ryrie

"Albion's Seed" by David Hackett Fischer