olli class - spring 2021
The Stuarts: A Dynasty of Accident, Intrigue, Rebellion, Unity and, of course, More Blood

Course Description: The accession of the House of Stuart would put an end to the Tudor Dynasty in 1603, when Elizabeth I would die without a direct heir. During the century that spans the Stuart Dynasty, the country witnessed some of the most monumentally changeable times in British history. This included a dangerous recipe of political upheaval; one head of a king, a sprinkling of plague outbreaks and a dash of foreign invasion, all cooked with the Great Fire of London. Join us for this fascinating stroll through British history as we learn about the seven Stuart monarchs (and two Lord Protectors) that ruled over a turbulent realm deeply fractured by political partisanship and religious dissension but produced myriad artistic, architectural and cultural wonders.

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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at The University of Alabama offers a wide variety of intellectually stimulating, non-credit courses and learning opportunities designed for people “50 and better”. There are no tests and no grades! It is learning solely for the joy of learning.

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