When Gods Met Parliament: The 17th‑Century Struggle That Forged Modern Britain

In this episode we explore how theological disputes, Enlightenment thinkers and political crises from the reign of Charles I to Cromwell’s Protectorate forged the foundations of parliamentary consent. We examine evidence that shows how ideas about divine right, state of nature and human rights were contested by Hobbes, Locke, and contemporary actors, and how those debates echo in today’s constitutional monarchy and democratic institutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices