LAB History Time!

How did the underrated and often misunderstood 'Glorious Revolution' of 1688 establish the constitutional monarchy we have today? What was the impact of the Act of Settlement 1701 and the Act of Union 1707? How did parliament evolve in the 18th century to become the more recognisable form of politics we know today with a Cabinet and Prime Minister?

How did England end up in conflict with itself about the role of the king and parliament in 1642? Why was Charles I beheaded and what happened after this decision was taken? How did these tumultuous events affect Hobbes and Locke who lived through this century of turmoil and how did it influence their political philosophy?

This episode explains the causes and consequences of the French Revolution in 1789 and its impact on the political philosophy of the 18th century.

In this episode of History Time, Adin Miller joins me for a discussion on his own experiences in post-colonial Britain and how we can teach British Empire studies more effectively in schools to give a more nuanced account of this controversial historical period.

Listen to a summary of conservative political philosophy, encompassing all the key terms, key thinkers and key themes from the Edexcel specification.