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A History of Britain

Season 2 Episode 2: Revolutions

3 SeasonsMay 15, 2001NR1h7.9

Simon Schama examines the turbulent years in Britain from 1649 to 1689, from Oliver Cromwell's republic to Charles II's restoration and James II's subsequent pro-Catholic rule from which he was quickly deposed.

Season 2 Episodes:

Episode 1 The British Wars

1. The British Wars

Aired: May 8, 2001

Simon Schama looks beyond the romantic stories of Cavaliers and Roundheads to...

Episode 2 Revolutions

2. Revolutions

Aired: May 15, 2001

Simon Schama examines the turbulent years in Britain from 1649 to 1689, from ...

Episode 4 The Wrong Empire

4. The Wrong Empire

Aired: May 29, 2001

Simon Schama traces the steps of the empire-makers to tell the extraordinary ...


Info about A History of Britain

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History