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
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
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
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
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
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
59.3 Battles of Ramillies and Oudenaarde
War of Spanish Succession - Heavy fighting across Western Europe, including in Italy and the Iberian peninsula between troops loyal to Philip V and the French on the one side and Austrians, Dutch and British on the other. Meanwhile the Duke of Marlborough leads the British and their allies against the French at the battles of Ramillies and OudenaardeMusic: composer Giuseppe Torelli, Tumpet Concerto in D 'Estienne Roger - 1. Allegro moderatowww.historyeurope.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Maj 202120min
59.2 The Battle of Blenheim 1704
The Battle of Blenheim was a major turning point in the War of the Spanish Succession. A British and Allied army, led by the Earl of Marlborough, marched rapidly southwards from the Netherlands to confront a Franco-Bavarian armywww.patreon.com/historyeuropeMusic composed by Jean-Philippe Rameau Intro music by Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 Maj 202121min
