The civil wars that swept across the British Isles in the 17th century left few lives untouched. This course will explore the causes, conduct and significance of the English civil wars.
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Accredited courses include undergraduate and postgraduate level courses.
This course will examine the life and reign of Elizabeth I, from her troubled childhood to the death of the aged Virgin Queen. But what do we really know of this iconic queen? Can her reign be accounted a success?
This course seeks to explain why and how the First World War was fought, and to understand why its legacy remains relevant more than a century after it ended.
Examine Macmillan's push to join the EEC, and how, although unsuccessful, it contributed to the campaign's ultimate success down the line.
This lecture examines the wives of Henry VIII, with a focus on gender roles and expectations.
Examine Wilson's policy regarding the EEC, and his change of heart on economic grounds.
This lecture examines Mary I, including the challenges faced in her reign and her presentation in older historiography.
Explore how Heath, with help from Roy Jenkins, managed to mobilise Labour supporters of joining the EEC.
This lecture examines Elizabeth I and how she navigated and manipulated gendered expectations.
Examine how Harold Wilson and Jim Callaghan set the stage for the 1975 referendum on staying in the EEC.
Why did people volunteer their time to campaign for causes in the first half of the twentieth century? This course looks at initiatives which aimed to relieve suffering during conflicts, alongside activities connected to social causes and community life.
This lecture examines Anna of Denmark, and her impact on politics and the arts.