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The Rest Is HistoryMay 18, 2023
333: The Republic of Britain: Life under Cromwell
About This Episode
It's 1649 and a new republic has been declared, the Commonwealth of England. It's an age of 17th century republicanism, difficult policies in Ireland, and a serious PR problem... writer and historian Anna Keay joins Tom and Dominic to discuss life under Cromwell. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith
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Books Mentioned

An Instance of the Fingerpost
Ian Pears
“A historical novel set in the 1650s, mentioned as a favorite by the speaker and discussed in the context of the period's social and cultural history.”
ASIN: B00AFYOQP6
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The Restless Republic
Anna Kay
“A book that was nominated as the History Book of the Year, discussed in relation to the events following the execution of Charles I.”
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“The massive bestseller of the early 1650s is a book that purports to be Charles the First's final musings called Icon Basilika, which goes through scores and scores of editions.”
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The Instance of the Fingerpost
Iain Pears
“The discussion references William Petty and his role in the historical context of Ireland, linking it to the narrative in 'The Instance of the Fingerpost'.”
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