58.1 Early Wars of Louis XIV

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.

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58.2 Nine Years War 1688-97

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 Eu...

2 Apr 202124min

57.2 Battles of the Boyne and Aughrim 1690

57.2 Battles of the Boyne and Aughrim 1690

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 Re...

5 Mars 202125min

57.1 King William III and Irish Catholic Resistance 1688-91

57.1 King William III and Irish Catholic Resistance 1688-91

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 ...

26 Feb 202124min

56.1 Glorious Revolution 1688

56.1 Glorious Revolution 1688

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 t...

5 Feb 202132min

55.3 Siege of Vienna 1683

55.3 Siege of Vienna 1683

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 infor...

8 Jan 202127min

55.2 Build-up to Siege of Vienna 1683

55.2 Build-up to Siege of Vienna 1683

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. Se...

1 Jan 202125min

55.1 Emperor Leopold I and the History of Austria

55.1 Emperor Leopold I and the History of Austria

The Habsburg Emperor Leopold I (1658-1705) faces the twin challenge of the France of Louis XIV in the west and the Ottoman Empire in the EastMusic: Christmas Concert by composer Arcangelo CorelliPictu...

25 Dec 202027min

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