Listen "The Rise of Western Europe I: The Netherlands and England"
Episode Synopsis
The balance of power in Europe will shift dramatically in the seventeenth century. On today's episode, we'll uncover answers to the following questions: For such a small country, how did the Netherlands succeed in becoming a dominant power in Europe in the seventeenth century? Why did Englishmen place great value in this time on being a landowner? What brought about the English Revolution? Why was the monarchy restored after the death of Oliver Cromwell?
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