Oliver Cromwell and the English Civil War

Clips from David Starkey's documentary on the British monarchy. Focuses on Oliver Cromwell and the English Civil War.

Oliver Cromwell and the English Civil War - 1/4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG37jN7wcZE

Oliver Cromwell and the English Civil War - 2/4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqRbz97oAHg

Oliver Cromwell and the English Civil War - 3/4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA6Zj-8BsuY&NR=1

Oliver Cromwell and the English Civil War - 4/4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvpqbRHgFxs

The next is a short animation giving reasons for the English Civil War starting. It gives some of the political, economic, military, philosophic and ecclesiastical reasons for it.

Why did the English Civil War start?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzh_7orEBU0&feature=related

The next is a two-part documentary. Part one of the Learning Zone's program on the English Civil War. This first part covers the background to the war including Charles I's character, and ends at Edgehill.

English Civil War - Learning Zone (Part 1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuLz8_Wipnk&feature=related

English Civil War - Learning Zone (Part 2). Part two of the Learning Zone's program on the English Civil War. This second part covers the events of the Civil War and questions whether Charles I was a traitor or a martyr.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X531vmyR4IE&feature=related

Oliver Cromwell - Hero or Villain?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbjCOfCq0cc&feature=related

Some humour from Monty Python. Oliver cromwell by Monty Python
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ1yPz14LrU&feature=related