64.1 French Revolutionary Wars - Intro
In the last years of the 19th century the continent of Europe was turned on its head. France erupted into revolution in the middle of what was already a volatile situation, with various tensions between the Great Powers (Great Britain, Prussia, Russia, Austria, Ottomans as well as France). The storming of the Bastille is an iconic moment, not just for French, but world history. It came at a time when French prestige was in decline and her foreign policy seemed adrift. The French support of the British colonies in America helped them gain independence but did little for France herself. Meanwhile the Austrian Empire faced its own challenges, led by Joseph I after the death of Maria Theresa, and the Dutch Republic also appeared on the verge of revolthttps://www.patreon.com/historyeuropewww.historyeurope.netMusic from Hector Berlioz (Symphonie Fantastique) and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Serenade in G Major or Eine Kleine Nachtmusik), courtesy of www.musopen.orgPicture - Jacques Bertaux_-_Prise du palais desTuileries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Dec 202121min
63.2 Annexation of Crimea and Catherine the Great
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5 Nov 202126min
63.1 Russo-Turkish War 1768-74
Russo-Turkish War 1768-74, Catherine the Greatwww.historyeurope.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 Okt 202117min
62.2. Seven Years War 1756-1763, Part 2
Seven Years War 1756-1763, Part 2www.historyeurope.netMusic composed by Joseph Haydn, courtesy of musopen.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Sep 202126min
62.1 Seven Years War 1756-63, Part 1
Seven Years War 1756-63, Part 1Pictured - Frederick the Greatwww.historyeurope.netMusic - Joseph Haydn, Symphony 49 'The Passion', courtesy of www.musopen.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Sep 202121min
61.4 War of Austrian Succession Concludes
War of Austrian Succession ConcludesPictured - Battle of Fontenoywww.historyeurope.netMusic - Winter by Antonio Vivaldi, courtesy of musopen.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 Aug 202126min
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
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
