51.1 Thirty Years War 1618-48, Background

A History of Europe, Key Battles - Podcast autorstwa Carl Rylett

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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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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