EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 23 MIN
020 - Ch 9 The Decline and Fall of the Whig Ministry Pt 2
from Victorian Britain A History of an Era · host Justin McCarthy
Dive into the vibrant history of Great Britain during the reign of Queen Victoria and the expansion of her empire, as narrated by the insightful liberal Irish MP, Justin McCarthy. Experience the captivating stories of iconic figures like Victoria and Albert, Russell and Peel, OConnell and Palmerston, Gladstone and Disraeli. McCarthy skillfully recounts monumental events such as the Afghan War, the Irish famine, and the Crimean War, all while highlighting the hopes and struggles of everyday people both at home and abroad.
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Dive into the vibrant history of Great Britain during the reign of Queen Victoria and the expansion of her empire, as narrated by the insightful liberal Irish MP, Justin McCarthy. Experience the captivating stories of iconic figures like Victoria and Albert, Russell and Peel, OConnell and Palmerston, Gladstone and Disraeli. McCarthy skillfully recounts monumental events such as the Afghan War, the Irish famine, and the Crimean War, all while highlighting the hopes and struggles of everyday people both at home and abroad.
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