A History of Europe, Key Battles

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 describe to some extent how each battle was won or lost by particular decisions, tactics, technology or fortune. But the aim of each main narrative will be to place each battle in the context of the overall history of Europe.

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49.4 The Spanish Armada 1588

A History of Europe, Key Battles

08/02/19 • 31 min

The famous attempted invasion of England by the Spanish Armada in 1588

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08/02/19 • 31 min

49.3 Spain Fights Back against the Dutch Rebels

A History of Europe, Key Battles

07/19/19 • 20 min

The Duke of Parma (pictured), sent by Philip II of Spain, makes good progress putting down tough resistance in the Dutch Revolt. Spanish success prompts Elizabeth I to get more involved

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07/19/19 • 20 min

49.2 The Dutch Revolt Begins

A History of Europe, Key Battles

07/05/19 • 18 min

Origins of the Dutch Revolt (1568–1648). Philip II of Spain inherits the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Naples and the newly discovered Americas as well as the Iberian Peninsula. Unrest breaks out in the Netherlands, and resistance grows against Philip's rule. Meanwhile, Anglo-Spanish relations are further strained by the discovery of a Spanish plot to kill Queen Elizabeth, the Ridolfi plot

Pictured: Philip of Spain and William of Orange, leader of the revolt

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07/05/19 • 18 min

49.1 The Reign of Mary of England and Philip Habsburg

A History of Europe, Key Battles

06/28/19 • 27 min

The kingdoms of England and Spain are allies during the reign of Mary I of England and her husband Philip Habsburg, son of Emperor Charles V. Mary, however, dies childless and is succeeded by her sister Elizabeth, a Protestant. Meanwhile Mary Queen of Scots is briefly Queen of France, but on the death of her husband returns to Scotland, causing a dilemma for Queen Elizabeth.

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06/28/19 • 27 min

48.1 Interview with Jacob F. Field

A History of Europe, Key Battles

04/26/19 • 34 min

Something different this week - an interview with historian and author Jacob F. Field, whose works include:

One Bloody Thing After Another: The World's Gruesome History

We Shall Fight on the Beaches: The Speeches That Inspired History

And more recently - A History of Europe in Bite Sized Chunks

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04/26/19 • 34 min

47.4 French Wars of Religion - Conclusion

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04/19/19 • 24 min

Conclusion of the French Wars of Religion. On the death of all four sons of Catherine de Medici, the Valois dynasty dies out, leaving a committed Protestant, Henry of Navarre, as heir to the throne. He would go on to become Henry IV, founder of the Bourbon dynasty and one of France's greatest kings.

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04/19/19 • 24 min

47.3 St Bartholomew's Day Massacre

A History of Europe, Key Battles

04/12/19 • 16 min

Fighting breaks out in France between Protestants and Catholics in a series of conflicts known as the French Wars of Religion. The most infamous event of all is the St Bartholomew's Day Massacre 1572

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04/12/19 • 16 min

47.2 French Wars of Religion - Background

A History of Europe, Key Battles

04/04/19 • 28 min

The Protestant Faith is spreading fast when Henry II (pictured) ascends to the throne of France in 1574. His early death destabilizes the French Crown

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04/04/19 • 28 min

47.1 Martin Luther, the Reformation and the Printing Press

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03/29/19 • 23 min

Beginnings of the Reformation, triggered in 1517 by Martin Luther, whose ideas spread quickly thanks to the recent invention of the printing press. Also the economy of France flourishes during the reign of Francis I (1515-1547)

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03/29/19 • 23 min

49.5 Anglo-Spanish War 1585-1604

A History of Europe, Key Battles

08/09/19 • 30 min

The famous Spanish Armada of 1588 was only one of several battles in the Anglo-Spanish War of 1585-1604. Elizabeth hoped to take advantage of her victory by striking another blow to the Spanish fleet but in truth her own forces were exhausted. The conflict continued for several more years, and became embroiled in continental affairs; the Dutch Revolt and rise of Henry IV of France. Finally, I look at the legacies of Philip II of Spain and Elizabeth I of England

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08/09/19 • 30 min

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How many episodes does A History of Europe, Key Battles have?

A History of Europe, Key Battles currently has 223 episodes available.

What topics does A History of Europe, Key Battles cover?

The podcast is about History and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on A History of Europe, Key Battles?

The episode title '49.4 The Spanish Armada 1588' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on A History of Europe, Key Battles?

The average episode length on A History of Europe, Key Battles is 25 minutes.

How often are episodes of A History of Europe, Key Battles released?

Episodes of A History of Europe, Key Battles are typically released every 7 days, 3 hours.

When was the first episode of A History of Europe, Key Battles?

The first episode of A History of Europe, Key Battles was released on Dec 28, 2013.

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