76.5 Battle of Lake Peipus 1242, Teutonic Knights vs Alexander Nevsky of Novgorod

Carlos II, the King of Spain, was dying. He had become king at the age of four in 1665 and throughout his life had suffered appalling physical ill-health. As the only surviving son of Philip IV of Spain and with expectations low that he would produce a heir, the question of succession was for a long time prominent in European politics. War indeed erupted in 1701 on his deathwww.patreon.com/historyeurope Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Apr 202120min

The Nine Years' War (1688–1697) was a conflict between France and a European coalition which included the Holy Roman Empire, the Dutch Republic, England, Spain, Savoy and Portugal. It was fought in Europe and the surrounding seas, in North America, and in India. The war encompassed the Williamite war in Ireland and Jacobite risings in Scotland, where William III and James II struggled for control of England and Ireland www.patreon.com/historyeuropeMusic composed by Louis de Caix d'HerveloisIntro music by Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Apr 202124min

Louis XIV has become the historical embodiment of the style of absolutist government where the monarch personally directs all matters of state as he or she sees fit, with authority given as a divine right. When he ascended to the throne, France was the most populous country in western Europe, and he intended to use its resources to pursue glory for his dynasty and kingdom at the expense of his neighbours.www.patreon.com/historyeuropeMusic composed by Francois CouperinIntro music by Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Mars 202125min

At the battles of the Boyne and of Aughrim 1690, a force of Irish Catholics, supported by Louis XIV of France, fought against a multi-national army commanded by William of Orange, head of the Dutch Republic, who was also the newly crowned King of England following a successful coup known as the Glorious Revolution 1688. The battles paved the way for English domination of the British Isles through the military suppression of the Irish, and in time Britain became more politically united.www.patreon.com/historyeuropeIntro music by Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Mars 202125min

Soon after William of Orange took control of England in the Glorious Revolution 1688 and became King William III of England, he found it necessary to confront a rebellion in Ireland. With the support of King Louis XIV of France, the deposed King James arrives in Ireland to support Catholic resistance to William and to reclaim his crownwww.patreon.com/historyeuropeIntro music by Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Feb 202124min

In 1688 a large invasion arrived in England from the Dutch Republic, led by William of Orange. It was a risky move, driven partly out of fear of the English allying with Louis XIV of France, who was threatening to attack his country. King James II of England was fast losing popular support for his Catholic sympathies, a fact exploited in William's propaganda to the English.www.historyeurope.netwww.patreon.com/historyeuropeMusic: Henry Purcell (Overture in G minor, Gordion Knot Untied)Intro by Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)Picture: William III Landing at Brixham, Torbay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Feb 202132min

Siege of Vienna 1683www.historyeurope.netwww.patreon.com/historyeuropeMusic: Palestrina (Adoramus te Christe); Elgar (March of the Mogul Emperors) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Jan 202127min

Build-up to Siege of Vienna 1683Picture: Jan SobieksiMusic by composer Johann Jospeh Fux - Symphony in F Major, Partita in G Minorwww.historyeurope.netwww.patreon.com/historyeurope Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Jan 202125min