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William Ewart Gladstone launches his great reform ministry by abolishing in Ireland the hated Anglican establishment and follows with a flood of bills reforming education, the British army, and poor relief. The period closes with the imperialist adventures of Benjamin Disraeli's last ministry and the pageantry of the Congress of Berlin, at which Disraeli and Bismarck conclude the negotiations ending the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78. - Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.<br /><br />This show includes AI-generated content.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7014647/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Autobiographies Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/29cb4893623010e4214be1c0726e8219.jpg</url><title>History of Our Own Times From the Accession of Queen Victoria to the General Election of 1880</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/history-of-our-own-times-from-the-accession-of-queen-victoria-to-the-general-election-of-1880--7014647</link></image><lastBuildDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:34:03 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Justin McCarthy</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Autobiographies Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker41@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/29cb4893623010e4214be1c0726e8219.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>The fourth and concluding volume of this history of Victorian Britain opens with the brutal repression in 1865 of a rebellion by ex-slaves in Jamaica. 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The period closes with the imperialist adventures of Benjamin Disraeli's last ministry and the pageantry of the Congress of Berlin, at which Disraeli and Bismarck conclude the negotiations ending the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78. - Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.<br /><br />This show includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Kids &amp; Family"><itunes:category text="Pets &amp; Animals"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Science"><itunes:category text="Nature"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>f6576f30-88c5-54b3-bc37-15d6697247da</podcast:guid><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Burston Rebellion-Thomas George Higdon</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/burston-rebellion-thomas-george-higdon--74457107</link><description><![CDATA["Burston Rebellion" by Thomas George Higdon delves into a pivotal moment in history, exploring the complexities of social unrest and the quest for justice. 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The story of McGee serves as a reminder of the enduring struggle for justice and equality, making it a compelling listen for anyone interested in the complexities of history and its impact on modern society.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74410347</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:05:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74410347/popular_history_of_ireland_book_09_thomas_d_arcy_mcgee.mp3" length="93499967" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Justin McCarthy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Popular History of Ireland, Book 09-Thomas D'Arcy McGee" delves into the life and contributions of Thomas D'Arcy McGee, a significant figure in Irish history. 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This enduring story not only highlights the historical context of women's roles in industry but also serves as a powerful reflection on the progress still needed in our society.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73734529</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:03:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73734529/loom_and_spindle_harriet_h_robinson.mp3" length="162953227" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Justin McCarthy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Loom and Spindle" by Harriet H. Robinson offers a poignant exploration of the lives of women in the textile industry during the 19th century. Through her vivid narrative, Robinson sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of female workers, making it...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Loom and Spindle" by Harriet H. 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The period closes with the imperialist adventures of Benjamin Disraeli's last ministry and the pageantry of the Congress of Berlin, at which Disraeli and Bismarck conclude the negotiations ending the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78. - Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895924</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71895924/history_of_our_own_times_from_the_accession_of_queen_victoria_to_the_general_election_of_1880_volume_iv_justin_mccarthy_part_2.mp3" length="191116051" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Justin McCarthy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The fourth and concluding volume of this history of Victorian Britain opens with the brutal repression in 1865 of a rebellion by ex-slaves in Jamaica. 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