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A History of Europe, Key Battles

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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A History of Europe, Key Battles - 34.2 Battle of Kulikovo 1380

34.2 Battle of Kulikovo 1380

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03/17/17 • 20 min

In September 1380 Grand Prince Dmitri of Moscow led an army which confronted an invasion force of Mongols on the banks of the River Don. After his victory he became known to history as Dmitri Donskoi, and a great Russian hero. But to what extent is it justified to portray Dmitri as a symbol of Russian resistance against Tatar repression?

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A History of Europe, Key Battles - 55.2 Build-up to Siege of Vienna 1683

55.2 Build-up to Siege of Vienna 1683

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01/01/21 • 25 min

Build-up to Siege of Vienna 1683

Picture: Jan Sobieksi

Music by composer Johann Jospeh Fux - Symphony in F Major, Partita in G Minor

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A History of Europe, Key Battles - 56.1 Glorious Revolution 1688

56.1 Glorious Revolution 1688

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02/05/21 • 32 min

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 threatening to attack his country. King James II of England was fast losing popular support for his Catholic sympathies, a fact exploited in William's propaganda to the English.

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Music: Henry Purcell (Overture in G minor, Gordion Knot Untied)

Intro by Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)

Picture: William III Landing at Brixham, Torbay


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A History of Europe, Key Battles - 61.2 War of Polish Succession 1733–35

61.2 War of Polish Succession 1733–35

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08/13/21 • 30 min

Background to the War of Austrian Succession 1740-48

War of Polish Succession 1733–35, Russo-Turkish War 1735–1739, War of Jenkins Ear 1739-1748

Pictured - Augustus II the Strong, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania until his death in 1733, which triggered the War of Polish Succession

Music composed by Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto for Bassoon in A minor, Concerto 11 in c minor, courtesy of musopen.org

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A History of Europe, Key Battles - 49.4 The Spanish Armada 1588

49.4 The Spanish Armada 1588

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08/02/19 • 31 min

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

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A History of Europe, Key Battles - 62.1 Seven Years War 1756-63, Part 1

62.1 Seven Years War 1756-63, Part 1

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09/17/21 • 21 min

Seven Years War 1756-63, Part 1

Pictured - Frederick the Great

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Music - Joseph Haydn, Symphony 49 'The Passion', courtesy of www.musopen.org


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A History of Europe, Key Battles - 46.2 History of  Medieval Scandinavia and Hanseatic League
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02/08/19 • 23 min

The History of Medieval Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea, and rivalries between the Hanseatic League (a naval merchant alliance), Denmark, Sweden and Poland-Lithuania

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A History of Europe, Key Battles - 40.1 Italy in 1400's

40.1 Italy in 1400's

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10/27/17 • 30 min

Overview of Italy in the 1400's in the lead-up to the Renaissance and Italian Wars. The 5 main powers were The Papacy, Milan, Florence, Naples and Venice, each with very different characteristics. The Maritime Republic of Venice, its overseas territories threatened by the Ottomans, attempts to expand on the mainland. Also, the turbulent history of Naples in 1300's and 1400's

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A History of Europe, Key Battles - 33.1 Battle of Poitiers 1356, Hundred Years War

33.1 Battle of Poitiers 1356, Hundred Years War

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02/17/17 • 20 min

Edward the Black Prince, son of King Edward III of England, wins the Battle of Poitiers 1356. The French King, John II, is captured and ransomed, while civil war erupts in his kingdom

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A History of Europe, Key Battles - 37.4 Battle of Castillon 1453, End of the Hundred Years War
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07/21/17 • 25 min

Culmination of the Hundred Years War at the Battle of Castillon 1453. The French rapidly advance into English-held territory in Normandy and Aquitaine

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

A History of Europe, Key Battles currently has 224 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.

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

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

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