GAME OF KINGS - THE STUARTS, A BLOODY REIGN - EP 02

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Professor Kate Williams offers a compelling look into the tumultuous era of the Stuart dynasty in 'Game of Kings - The Stuarts, A Bloody Reign - EP 02'. This episode delves into the restoration of Charles II, a period marked by both the devastating bubonic plague and the Great Fire of London, providing a vivid historical narrative. The focus then shifts to James II, whose Catholic faith clashed with a predominantly Protestant nation, leading to his swift downfall orchestrated by his own daughter, Mary, and her husband William of Orange. Williams's exploration from the unique perspective of an aristocratic Welsh clan promises a fresh and engaging examination of this critical period in British history, highlighting the dramatic shifts in power and the enduring legacy of the Stuart reign.