49.4 The Spanish Armada 1588
The famous attempted invasion of England by the Spanish Armada in 1588 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2 Aug 201931min
49.3 Spain Fights Back against the Dutch Rebels
The Duke of Parma (pictured), sent by Philip II of Spain, makes good progress putting down tough resistance in the Dutch Revolt. Spanish success prompts Elizabeth I to get more involved Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Juli 201920min
49.2 The Dutch Revolt Begins
Origins of the Dutch Revolt (1568–1648). Philip II of Spain inherits the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Naples and the newly discovered Americas as well as the Iberian Peninsula. Unrest breaks out in the Netherlands, and resistance grows against Philip's rule. Meanwhile, Anglo-Spanish relations are further strained by the discovery of a Spanish plot to kill Queen Elizabeth, the Ridolfi plotPictured: Philip of Spain and William of Orange, leader of the revolt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 Juli 201918min
49.1 The Reign of Mary of England and Philip Habsburg
The kingdoms of England and Spain are allies during the reign of Mary I of England and her husband Philip Habsburg, son of Emperor Charles V. Mary, however, dies childless and is succeeded by her sister Elizabeth, a Protestant. Meanwhile Mary Queen of Scots is briefly Queen of France, but on the death of her husband returns to Scotland, causing a dilemma for Queen Elizabeth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 Juni 201927min
48.1 Interview with Jacob F. Field
Something different this week - an interview with historian and author Jacob F. Field, whose works include:One Bloody Thing After Another: The World's Gruesome HistoryWe Shall Fight on the Beaches: The Speeches That Inspired HistoryAnd more recently - A History of Europe in Bite Sized Chunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Apr 201934min
47.4 French Wars of Religion - Conclusion
Conclusion of the French Wars of Religion. On the death of all four sons of Catherine de Medici, the Valois dynasty dies out, leaving a committed Protestant, Henry of Navarre, as heir to the throne. He would go on to become Henry IV, founder of the Bourbon dynasty and one of France's greatest kings.https://aca.st/370288 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Apr 201924min
47.3 St Bartholomew's Day Massacre
Fighting breaks out in France between Protestants and Catholics in a series of conflicts known as the French Wars of Religion. The most infamous event of all is the St Bartholomew's Day Massacre 1572 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Apr 201916min
47.2 French Wars of Religion - Background
The Protestant Faith is spreading fast when Henry II (pictured) ascends to the throne of France in 1574. His early death destabilizes the French Crown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 Apr 201928min
