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Strictly Stuarts: Reinventing... James VII & II with Justine Brown

Strictly Stuarts: Reinventing... James VII & II with Justine Brown

Author: Reign of London Tours August 30, 2026 Duration: 1:04:31
If It Ain't Baroque...
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Welcome to our STEW/ART HISTORY FORTNIGHT !


Last time we talked about Henrietta Anne, Charles I's youngest child, now let's turn our attention to her elder brother - James VII of Scotland, II of England.

What was his journey to the throne like? What was his relationship with his children? How did he cope with exile? What's his legacy, in the old world and the new?

We sit down with Justine Brown, author of The Private Life of James II, published by Pen & Sword.

Welcome, Justine!


Our new music is brought to you courtesy of jimmy cheeseburgah .


The Private Life of James II:

https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Private-Life-of-James-II-Hardback/p/50400/aid/1238


Mary of Modena: James II's Dazzling Queen:

https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Mary-of-Modena-Hardback/p/56522/aid/1238


Find and Follow Justine:

https://www.youtube.com/c/JustineBrownsBookshelf

https://www.andreazuvich.com/history/interview-with-justine-brown-author-of-the-private-life-of-james-ii/

https://x.com/brown_bookshelf

https://www.instagram.com/justinebrownsbookshelf/

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/212062072-the-private-life-of-james-ii



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If you would like to join Natalie on her walking tours with Reign of London:


RMS Titanic:

https://www.getyourguide.com/en-gb/london-l57/london-rms-titanic-walking-tour-t1246693/

Saxons to Stuarts:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/

Tudors & Stuarts:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-tudors-stuarts-walking-tour-t481355/

The Georgians:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-the-georgians-walking-tour-t481358/

Naughty London:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/


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There's a certain texture to the past that often gets smoothed over in textbooks. If It Ain't Baroque..., an independent history podcast from the team at Reign of London Tours, digs into that rich grain. Instead of a dry march through dates, each episode uses history as a lens-a prism, really-to examine the broader tapestry of life, culture, and the human experience. You'll hear stories where the grand narratives of politics and power intersect with the intimate details of everyday existence, revealing how people lived, thought, and felt in other times. The perspective offered here is grounded in a deep, practical knowledge of historical spaces and stories, moving beyond the abstract to something more tangible. This isn't about memorizing facts; it's about connecting threads from then to now. Tune in for a thoughtful, meandering exploration where a single artifact, a forgotten figure, or a specific event can open up a whole world of understanding. The result is a consistently engaging listen that reminds us how the past is never truly past, but always echoing in the foundations of our present.
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