Oct 25, 2024
In this episode we look at the ultimate alternative to absolutism and check on a monarch's power... the Glorious Revolution and the English Bill of Rights.
Oct 24, 2024
In this third part in our series on alternatives to absolutism, we look at the Interregnum in England and the rule of Oliver Cromwell, which really isn't all that much of an alternative to absolutism.
Oct 23, 2024
In this second part in our series studying alternatives to absolutism, we look at the different governing systems in Sweden and Poland and compare them to other absolutist monarchies in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Oct 18, 2024
Part one of a three part series looking at alternatives to 18th century absolutism, in this episode we look at the Dutch United Provinces and learn how their form of government lead to the development of a great economy.
Oct 17, 2024
A quick look at Baroque art so that you can understand the various genres, specifically Italian Baroque, Spanish Baroque, French Baroque, and Dutch Baroque.