In this episode we look at how Otto Von Bismarck of Prussia will use nationalism and warfare to unite Germany under the reign of Kaiser Wilhelm I.Autor: Robert Lynde

In this episode we look at the rise of Italian nationalism and the unification of Italy under the liberal monarchy of Victor Emmanuel II and Piedmont Sardinia.Autor: Robert Lynde

In this episode we look at why the Crimean War is a turning point in European history and how it leads to the end of the Concert of Europe.Autor: Robert Lynde

In this episode we look at how conservative monarchs in the middle of the 19th century will begin to adopt liberal and nationalistic measures in order to strengthen their power. Specifically, we look at Napoleon III in France, Alexander II in Russia, and Franz Joseph I in Austria-Hungary.Autor: Robert Lynde

In this second part in our series on the Revolutions of 1848 we look at the events in the Austrian Empire and the German Confederation, along with a discussion of why the revolutions ultimately failed.Autor: Robert Lynde

The Revolutions of 1848 can be a topic that not only frustrates students, but also frustrates teachers. In this two part series we look at the long term and short term causes of the Revolutions of 1848 and then look at how these causes compare between various countries in Europe. In this episode we specifically focus on the French Revolution of 184…

In this episode we look at how the Concert of Europe ignored the liberalism and nationalism that will eventually lead to the Revolutions of 1830 in France and Belgium.Autor: Robert Lynde

In this episode we look at how the foreign policy established at the Congress of Vienna evolves into the Concert of Europe and works to suppress liberalism and nationalism in Europe.Autor: Robert Lynde

In this episode we look at the artistic, literary and musical movement known as Romanticism and look at how it ties in closely with liberalism and nationalism.Autor: Robert Lynde

In this episode we categorize the different political ideologies of the early 19th century into the three categories of conservatism, liberalism, and radicalism along with developing a better understanding of the concept of nationalism.Autor: Robert Lynde

In this episode we look at the reality of reform in England and how increasing suffrage was the greatest factor in combating the problems brought about by industrialization.Autor: Robert Lynde

In this episode we look at how socialists thought new societies and governments could be created to respond to the problems caused by industrialization.Autor: Robert Lynde

In this episode we look at how 19th century liberalism was a response to the societal problems caused by the mass migrations to the cities and industrialization.Autor: Robert Lynde

In this episode we look at the problems caused by industrialization in cities like Manchester and London and the effects that it has on the people that live there.Autor: Robert Lynde

Industrialization will spread outside Great Britain and take root in Western Europe, especially the German Confederation. We take a special look at how the German nation will come to dominate industrialization on the continent with help from Frederich List and his idea for a customs union known as the Zollverein.…

In this episode we look at how the industrial revolution developed from its earlier forms in England and how it will change the economy for both the better and the worse.Autor: Robert Lynde

In this episode we look at how order will be restored in Europe and the conservative reaction to the French Revolution and Napoleon post 1815.Autor: Robert Lynde

In this episode we look at how Napoleon conquers Europe, spreads French Revolutionary ideals throughout the continent, and eventually meets his downfall and exile.Autor: Robert Lynde

Napoleon Bonaparte arose from the mid-level ranks of the French Revolutionary military to eventually rule France as a dictator and then emperor. In this episode we look at how Napoleon brings about stability to the French economy and enacts reforms to embrace SOME of France's revolutionary ideals.Autor: Robert Lynde

In this fourth part in our series on the French Revolution we look at how the revolution turns radical, develops into the Reign of Terror, and then eventually falls prey to a military coup.Autor: Robert Lynde

In this third part on the French Revolution we look at how the revolution moves away from its Enlightenment roots and becomes somewhat unfocused and more radical.Autor: Robert Lynde

In this second part of our series on the French Revolution we look at the early efforts of the National Assembly to bring about equality in a manner that embraces enlightenment ideals.Autor: Robert Lynde

In this first of a series of episodes on the French Revolution we look at the issues in France that brought Louis XVI to attempt to raise taxes and eventually usher in the start of the revolution.Autor: Robert Lynde

A quick look at the factors that allow for the development of capitalism in England and Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations.Autor: Robert Lynde

In this episode we look at how various monarchs in Eastern Europe will embrace the enlightenment while trying to maintain the institution of absolutist monarchy.Autor: Robert Lynde

In this episode we look at the cultural phenomenon that was the Enlightenment and how it spread amongst the literate middle class in Europe.Autor: Robert Lynde

A quick look at the major enlightenment philosophers that have a major influence on modern government and society today... Rousseau, Voltaire, Montesquieu, Beccaria, Smith, and Wollstonecraft.Autor: Robert Lynde

In this second part of our look at the Enlightenment we study three philosophers that promote the idea that government exists because the people allow it to exist... The Social Contract.Autor: Robert Lynde

In this episode we look at how the 18th century philosophical movement known as the Enlightenment will be an outgrowth of the scientific revolution and why France is considered to be the home of the Enlightenment.Autor: Robert Lynde

In this episode we look at the ultimate alternative to absolutism and check on a monarch's power... the Glorious Revolution and the English Bill of Rights.Autor: Robert Lynde

In this third part in our series on alternatives to absolutism, we look at the Interregnum in England and the rule of Oliver Cromwell, which really isn't all that much of an alternative to absolutism.Autor: Robert Lynde

In this second part in our series studying alternatives to absolutism, we look at the different governing systems in Sweden and Poland and compare them to other absolutist monarchies in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries.Autor: Robert Lynde

Part one of a three part series looking at alternatives to 18th century absolutism, in this episode we look at the Dutch United Provinces and learn how their form of government lead to the development of a great economy.Autor: Robert Lynde

A quick look at Baroque art so that you can understand the various genres, specifically Italian Baroque, Spanish Baroque, French Baroque, and Dutch Baroque.Autor: Robert Lynde

In this episode we look at how Peter the Great of Russia will work to get his nobility under control and develop Russia from a feudal state into a modern absolutist state with a strong military and a mercantilist economy.Autor: Robert Lynde

In this episode we look at the unique form of absolutism that develops in Prussia under Frederick William I and Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great... And yes... that's Prussia with a P.Autor: Robert Lynde

In this episode we look at the form and shape that absolutism will take in the Holy Roman Empire (Austria) after the Thirty Years War and the Peace of Westphalia with Leopold I.Autor: Robert Lynde

In this second episode on Louis XIV we look at his foreign policy and the wars he waged during his 72 year reign.Autor: Robert Lynde

Louis XIV of France is considered to be the most successful absolute monarch in Europe with a 72 year reign that epitomizes the concept of absolutism. In this episode we look at his domestic policies that he put in place to solidify his place in history as the "Le Grande Monarque."Autor: Robert Lynde

Leveling up! In this first episode of Unit 3 we look at the context by which New Monarchies become Absolute Monarchies by examining the ways Henry IV and Cardinal Richelieu will transform France into an absolutist state.Autor: Robert Lynde

When studying European history it is easy to forget that the monarchs, nobles, religious leaders, and philosophers that bring about change are actually a very tiny fraction of the population. In this episode we look at how life was for the commoners of Europe in the time period between 1450 to 1648.Autor: Robert Lynde

A look at how the intellectual focus in the period between 1450-1648 moves from one based on ecclesiastical (church) controlled learning and knowledge, toward a more secular form of learning based on the teachings of the ancient Greeks and Romans, and finally to one that is based on observation, data collection, and the study of science in a system…

A look at the struggles in England between Parliament and the monarchs that rule after Elizabeth I. In this episode we see the development of the English Civil War that brought an end to the reign of King Charles I of England.Autor: Robert Lynde

A look at the Thirty Years War, a topic that always proves to be a challenge, and how it marks a turning point in European History.Autor: Robert Lynde

Part 2 in our series on the Wars of Religion. This episode looks at the French Wars of Religion, also known as the French Civil War, and looks at how a new monarch, Henry IV of France will put the interest of the state and his power above religious concerns.Autor: Robert Lynde

A look at how the struggles between the Protestants and Catholics in 16th Century Europe will lead to a series of wars over religion. This episode has a special focus on Philip II, the Netherlands, and Queen Elizabeth of England.Autor: Robert Lynde

In this episode we look at the role Ignatius Loyola and the Jesuit Order played in helping the Catholic Church to refocus on its original mission after the Protestant Reformation. Do you want to get that 5? Enter code “GO4FIVE” at checkout for 25% OFF the Lyndeurozone Online Resources! Online access expires June 15th, 2023. Lyndeurozone.com Patreon…

Part one in a two part series on how the Catholic Church will work to end the corruption in the clergy that had developed throughout the middle ages and bring the faith back into line with its original mission. Lyndeurozone.com Patreon If you use this podcast regularly would you please consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as a dollar a m…

In this second part on the English Reformation we look at the role that Henry VIIIs heirs play in the Reformation with special emphasis on Queen Elizabeth. Lyndeurozone.com Patreon If you use this podcast regularly would you please consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as a dollar a month? The Euro Simplified Podcast has no advertising re…

The Protestant Reformation definitely has a political side and in this episode we look at how Henry VIII of England will use the Reformation for his political gain. Lyndeurozone.com Patreon If you use this podcast regularly would you please consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as a dollar a month? The Euro Simplified Podcast has no adver…