The History of England · David Crowther
432a Europe XIII The Age of the Sun King Pt I
October 19, 2025·50 min·4 clips
Will Clark reveals how the 18th century's big ideas—absolutism, science, and Enlightenment—emerged from 1660 to 1715.
As heard by us
A reset that makes the road to Louis XIV feel intellectually alive.
History of England returns with a sponsor mention up front, then settles into the intellectual roots of the age of Louis XIV. That opening works because it treats the Enlightenment as more than a label.
Why you'd press play
You want the intellectual runway before Louis XIV takes over.
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