40.3 Lorenzo the Magnificent, Florence

40.3 Lorenzo the Magnificent, Florence

Lorenzo il Magnifico, ruler of Florence 1469-1492. In the so-called Pazzi Conspiracy Pope Sixtus IV organises an assassination attempt on Lorenzo and his brother Giuliano. Lorenzo survives and goes on to help negotiate a peace treaty between the five great powers of Italy. For his influence and diplomatic skills he becomes known as 'the needle of the Italian compass'. Lorenzo also sponsored great artists such as Botticelli and Michelangelo da Vinci. However, towards the end of his reign, the people of Florence grow increasingly resentful about economic disruptions and turn to the radical preacher Savonarola


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61.3 War of Austrian Succession 1740-48

61.3 War of Austrian Succession 1740-48

Prussian Invasion of Habsburg Silesia by Frederick the GreatPictured - Maria Theresa - ruler of the Habsburg dominionswww.historyeurope.netMusic composed by Domenico Scarlatti, courtesy of musopen.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Aug 202128min

61.2 War of Polish Succession 1733–35

61.2 War of Polish Succession 1733–35

Background to the War of Austrian Succession 1740-48War of Polish Succession 1733–35, Russo-Turkish War 1735–1739, War of Jenkins Ear 1739-1748Pictured - Augustus II the Strong, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania until his death in 1733, which triggered the War of Polish SuccessionMusic composed by Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto for Bassoon in A minor, Concerto 11 in c minor, courtesy of musopen.org www.historyeurope.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Aug 202130min

61.1 The Rise of Prussia

61.1 The Rise of Prussia

Introduction to the War of Austrian Succession 1740-1748; the rise of Prussia and beginning of the European Enlightenment. Pictured - Frederick William I, the king in Prussia and elector of Brandenburg (reigned 1713-40), known as the "Soldier King" for building up the military of his state.Music composed by Georg Philipp Telemann, courtesy of musopen.orgwww.historyeurope.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Aug 202124min

60.4 Battle of Poltava and Great Northern War

60.4 Battle of Poltava and Great Northern War

The armies of Peter the Great and Charles of Sweden fight the Battle of Poltava 1709. The Great Northern War 1700-1721 afterwards continues for a number of years, notably the Battle of the River Prut 1711, where the Russians confront the Ottomans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Juli 202124min

60.3 Charles XII, Peter the Great and Ivan Mazepa

60.3 Charles XII, Peter the Great and Ivan Mazepa

Charles XII of Sweden launches an audacious campaign towards Moscow through Poland, linking up with the Cossack leader Ivan Mazepa (pictured)www.patreon.com/historyeurope Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Juni 202118min

60.2 Charles XII of Sweden, Great Northern War

60.2 Charles XII of Sweden, Great Northern War

The Great Northern War - Charles XII, the young new king of Sweden, defends himself from attacks from his neighbours Russia, Denmark and Polandwww.patreon.com/historyeurope Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Juni 202125min

60.1 17th Century Russian Expansion

60.1 17th Century Russian Expansion

The conquest of Siberia, split in the Russian Orthodox Church between new and old believers, uprising of Stenka Razin, conquest of Azov near the Black Sea, and early years of Peter the Great (pictured) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Juni 202126min

59.4 Conclusion of the War of Spanish Succession

59.4 Conclusion of the War of Spanish Succession

The French army of Louis XIV was on the ropes, but fought hard against the British, Dutch, Austrians and Prussians at the Battle of Malplaquet 1709. Peace was finally agreed in with the Treaties of Utrecht 1713 and Rastadt 1714, establishing a new balance of power on the continent.Composer - George Friedrich Handel, Water Musicwww.historyeurope.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Maj 202121min

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