64.3 The French Revolution 1789

64.3 The French Revolution 1789

The French king from 1774, Louis XVI, was poorly equipped for the role of national leader at a difficult time. His tragedy was that he had good intentions and a strong sense of responsibility. But he was shy and awkward and lacked the required political skills and charisma. Decades of failure for the French in foreign and domestic affairs, resulted in a profound crisis of legitimacy for the monarchy, resulting in the famous revolution of 1789


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Picture - Jean-Pierre Houël - The storming of the Bastille, July 14, 1789

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81.1 War of Irish Independence - Background

81.1 War of Irish Independence - Background

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80.1 Europe After World War One

80.1 Europe After World War One

An overview of the situation across Europe after World War One. The Treaty of Versailles. The post-war division of territories. The German Revolution and the question of financial reparations.Picture:...

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79.4 Birth of Turkey 1922

79.4 Birth of Turkey 1922

Conclusion of the Turkish National Struggle 1919-1922. Mustafa Kemal, later known as Ataturk, leads the Turkish Nationalists against the armies of Greece.The Battle of Sakarya River between the Turks ...

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79.3 Turkish National Struggle 1919-1922

79.3 Turkish National Struggle 1919-1922

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79.2 World War 1 in the Caucasus and Greece

79.2 World War 1 in the Caucasus and Greece

As background to the Turkish National Struggle, this episode describes the events in the Caucasus Mountains in World War One, - conflict between Russia, the Ottoman Empire, the Germans, and nationalis...

17 Okt 202532min

79.1 Ottoman Empire, World War 1, Battle for Gaza

79.1 Ottoman Empire, World War 1, Battle for Gaza

The Ottoman Empire in World War One - the fights for the Suez Canal, Gaza, Jerusalem and Arabia between the British and TurksPicture: General Allenby enters Jerusalem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

10 Okt 202521min

78.3 Polish-Soviet War - Conclusion

78.3 Polish-Soviet War - Conclusion

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12 Sep 202527min

78.2 Polish-Soviet War - Part 2

78.2 Polish-Soviet War - Part 2

The Polish Army make a pre-emptive strike against Soviet Russia. They invade the eastern borderlands, and take large amounts of territory, especially in Ukraine, but they fail to break the Russian arm...

5 Sep 202520min

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