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51.1 Thirty Years War 1618-48, Background
51.1 Thirty Years War 1618-48, Background
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32 minutes
Released:
May 29, 2020
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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
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May 29, 2020
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