A History of Europe, Key Battles

By Carl Rylett

A podcast on European conflicts from the perspective of each side to provide an alternative to the traditional national narratives. Going chronologically from the Ancient Greeks onwards I will describ... more

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August 28, 2020 52.3 The English Civil War
The English Civil War
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August 21, 2020 52.2 Build-up the English Civil War
Build-up to the English Civil War, with growing tensions between King Charles I and the Parliament
Music: John Dowland - Lachrimae, or Seven Tears; Lassus - Susanne un jour (piano); Thoinot Arbeau - Orchésographie - Pavane: Belle qui tiens ma vie
Picture: Attempted Arrest of the Five members, by Charles West Cope

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August 14, 2020 52.1 King James I of England (VI of Scotland)
Part 1 on the English Civil War. The reign of the first Stuart king of England, James I (James VI of Scotland) was relatively calm, but there were religious tensions, including the Gunpowder Plot 1605, and disagreements with parliament, which presaged the later troubles of his son Charles I
Music: Orlando Gibbons, Silver Swan

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July 17, 2020 51.7 Peace of Westphalia
Last decade of the Thirty Years War - French, Swedish, Spanish, German, and imperial armies fight to gain strategic advantage in a central Europe already devastated by many years of conflict and pillaging. Finally in 1648 the sides agree to the Peace of Westphalia.
Music: Claudio Monteverdi - Lamento della ninfa, 1638, dedicated to Emperor Ferdinand III

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36min
July 10, 2020 51.6 The French Enter the Thirty Years War
The French, her foreign policy led by Cardinal Richelieu, enter the Thirty Years War after the Battle of Lutzen 1632
Music: Giovanni Paolo Cima - O Dulcedo Meliflua, 1610

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July 03, 2020 51.5 Battle of Lutzen 1632
Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden, launches a stunning attack into Germany and dramatically turns the tide of the Thirty Years War, concluding at the Battle of Lutzen 1632
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June 19, 2020 51.4 Early Wars of Gustavus Adolphus
Before Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden, got involved in the 30 Years War, he had already fought wars against Denmark, Poland and Russia
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June 12, 2020 51.3 Invasion of Christian IV of Denmark
Warfare engulfs central Europe as Spain and the Dutch renew their war and Christian IV of Denmark invades the Holy Roman empire. Ferdinand II declares the Edict of Restitution to reassert Catholicism and imperial authority
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June 05, 2020 51.2 The Bohemian Revolt, Defenestration of Prague 1618
The Thirty Years war is triggered by a revolt in Bohemia, and the famous Defenestration of Prague 1618. Frederick V of the Palatinate accepts the rebels' invitation to lead them, leading to the Battle of White Mountain for control of Prague.
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May 29, 2020 51.1 Thirty Years War 1618-48, Background
The 17th century was one of the most bloody of European history. The Thirty Years War in particular is notorious for the sustained carnage and destruction it caused, and still burns in German memory as the most bloody period in their history before the twentieth century. Today's episode describes the situation on the continent leading up to the conflict. Pictured: Emperor Ferdinand II and Frederick V of the Palatinate. Music: Giovanni Palestrina
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