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The English Civil Wars - A People Divided
An in-depth look at the years between King Charles accession to the
throne and the opening battle of the war in 1642 - Edgehill. The
programme delves into the complex web of political, social, religious
and military issues that were the root causes of the war.
Run time 48mins. Order code CROM0947. Price £13.99.
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The English Civil Wars - A Nation At War
This second episode unravels the story of the early and middle phases
of the conflict - a period that saw fortunes fluctuate and opportunities
come and go at the battles and sieges of Gloucester, Bristol, Newbury
and Marston Moor.
Run time 48mins. Order code CROM0948. Price £13.99.
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The English Civil Wars - To Kill a King
The third video recounts the events that eventually led to the King's
execution. We see how the King's cause was dealt a fatal blow by the calamitous
defeat of his forces at Naseby in 1645.
Run time 48mins. Order code CROM0951. Price £13.99.
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The English Civil Wars - The Shadow of the Scaffold
This video examines the slaughters at Drogheda and Wexford, the
defeat of the Scottish army at Worcester, the role of Cromwell as Lord
Protector and England as a commonwealth, and the restoration of the
Monarchy after Cromwell's death.
Run time 48mins. Order code CROM0950. Price £13.99.
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Oliver Cromwell
Oliver Cromwell was one of the leading lights in the Great Revolution
and Civil War which saw the overthrow of the British Monarchy. Cromwell
presided over the Commonwealth, and the Protectorate and although he had
refused the Crown, by the end of his life he was effectively ruling
Britain as King in all but name.
Run time 55mins. Order code MBH004. Price £13.99.
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The English Civil Wars
The tragedy of a country torn apart by a war which saw the execution
of King Charles I, and Oliver Cromwell's reign as Lord Protector.
Run time 55mins. Order code HW005. Price £13.99.
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Naseby field 1645
The battle of Naseby on 14th June 1645 all but decided the
outcome of the Civil War. As the sun set on a dramatic day the army
of King Charles I had been completely beaten.
Run time 55mins. Order code HW029. Price
£13.99.
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Marston Moor 1644
This was one of the most important battles of the entire
English Civil War. It was there that a force of some 27,000
Parliamentarians routed an army of almost 18,000 Royalists.
Run time 55mins. Order code HW031. Price
£13.99.
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Edgehill 1642
After many months of rising tension, the English Civil War
finally burst into life in October 1642 on the steep slopes of Edgehill in
Warwickshire.
Run time 55mins. Order code HW041. Price
£13.99.
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Edgehill
From the Line of Fire Series
Run time 48mins. Order code 863. Price
£13.99.
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Naseby
From the Line of Fire Series
Run time 48mins. Order code 865. Price
£13.99.
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Marston Moor
From the Line of Fire Series
Run time 48mins. Order code 400. Price
£13.99.
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