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 Jun 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 Jun 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 Mai 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 Mai 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 Mai 202121min
59.1 War of Spanish Succession 1701-1715 Begins
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
58.2 Nine Years War 1688-97
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
58.1 Early Wars of Louis XIV
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 Mar 202125min
