How did the underrated and often misunderstood 'Glorious Revolution' of 1688 establish the constitutional monarchy we have today? What was the impact of the Act of Settlement 1701 and the Act of Union 1707? How did parliament evolve in the 18th century to become the more recognisable form of politics we know today with a Cabinet and Prime Minister?

How did England end up in conflict with itself about the role of the king and parliament in 1642? Why was Charles I beheaded and what happened after this decision was taken? How did these tumultuous events affect Hobbes and Locke who lived through this century of turmoil and how did it influence their political philosophy?

This episode explains the causes and consequences of the French Revolution in 1789 and its impact on the political philosophy of the 18th century.

In this episode of History Time, Adin Miller joins me for a discussion on his own experiences in post-colonial Britain and how we can teach British Empire studies more effectively in schools to give a more nuanced account of this controversial historical period.

Listen to a summary of conservative political philosophy, encompassing all the key terms, key thinkers and key themes from the Edexcel specification. 

Find out about the life and works of American political philosopher Robert Nozick and how his views link to New Right conservatism.

Find out about the life and works of 20th century Russian-American novelist Ayn Rand and how her stories link to New Right conservative political philosophy.

Find out about the life and work of 20th century academic Michael Oakeshott and his political philosophy linked to conservatism.

Find out about the life and work of 18th century British MP Edmund Burke and his links to conservative political philosophy.

Find out about the life and works of the 17th century political philosopher Thomas Hobbes and how his ideas link to conservatism.