Early Modern

Traditionally, the Early Modern period covers the fifteenth to the eighteenth centuries and we have kept to this tradition. The podcasts collected here introduce the origins and impact of the Reformation, its successor the Renaissance and the conflicting and complex events occurring in Spain. Read more

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  • Spain and Europe during the Spanish Golden Age

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    In this podcast Dr Glyn Redworth looks at the impact of Spain relations with its neighbours, foreign perspectives of Spain; the black legend of Spain, ideological differences and ideological prejudice.

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  • The Spanish Inquisition

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    In this podcast Dr Francois Soyer looks at the origins, organisation and impact of the Spanish Inquisition.

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  • The Franco-British Rivalry

    Podcast

    In this podcast Professor Roey Sweet of the University of Leicester looks at the relationship between Britain and France in the 18th century.

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  • An Introduction to the Renaissance

    Podcast

    In this podcast Dr Gabriele Neher of the University of Nottingham provides an introduction to the Renaissance.

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  • The impact of the Reformation on Jewish-Christian Relations

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    In this podcast Professor Miri Rubin of Queen Mary University of London looks at the impact of the Reformation on Jewish-Christian relations?

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  • The Thirty Years War

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    In this podcast Dr Frank Tallett of the University of Reading looks at the Thirty Years War.

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