Western Civ Podcast
1) Episode 478: Pirates!
Plus the Russo-Turkish War of 1710 and the founding of New Orleans.Support the Show!
2) Episode 477: Prussia
Frederick I founds the Kingdom of Prussia and the Great Frost of 1709 grips Europe.Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial
3) Episode 476: Peter the Great
Russia enters our story as a major power player under Peter the Great.Support the Show
4) Episode 475: Europe and North America at the Turn of the Century
I cover a few remaining issues from the year 1700 including the rise of Russian and the formation of Great Britain.Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial
5) Episode 474: The Sun King
"I am the State." - Louis XIVSupport the show and become a MEMBER.
6) Episode 473: The English Civil War (Part Ten)
William of Orange supplants James II, the Stuart line ends, and with it, the English Civil War.Western Civ 2.0
7) Episode 472: The English Civil War (Part Nine)
The restored monarchy ends, but not with a bang. Charles II's death, however, thrusts the question of the succession front and center.Western Civ 2.0
8) Episode 471: The English Civil War (Part Eight)
We introduce Louis XIV. The French King quickly bribes his way into controlling Charles II.Western Civ 2.0
9) Episode 470: The English Civil War (Part Seven)
Enter stage left: the Restoration. Spoiler alert, it won't last long.Western Civ 2.0
10) Episode 469: The English Civil War (Part Six)
Oliver Cromwell dies. His son is NOT a chip off the old block. And Charles II sees the Stuart line restored.Western Civ 2.0