Darius Kadivar
HISTORY FORUM:Monarchy - Revolution -Republic -Restoration with David Starkey (6 Parts)
06-Nov-2009
From the fall of the Roman Empire to the Restoration, David Starkey vividly describes the human drama behind the throne of England, with all its intrigue, lust, treachery, and thirst for power.
The British Monarchy's Greatest Challenge came with a Revolution spearheaded by Oliver Cromwell which resulted in the establishment on a Theocratic Republic after the execution of Divine King Charles 1st. Here is Another excellent documentary narrated by David Starkey.
Watch Six Part Documentary Here:
Part I
Part II
Part III
Part IV
Part V
Part VI
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