Hello, and welcome to The History of Little Europe! This podcast is an exploration into the history of some of the less studied European countries. The idea is that understanding these states gives us a better understanding of the whole continent. Current
In this episode, we say goodbye to Switzerland with a final run-through of the modern day.
In this episode, we cover the Swiss home front of WWII, and delve into some of the controversies surrounding the actions of the State over the course of the conflict.
In this episode, we cover the military and geopolitical Swiss World War 2 experience.
In this episode, we cover the Swiss State during the Interwar period, including the General Strike of 1918.
In this episode, we cover Switzerland's unique position in the very middle of World War I.
In this episode, we cover the evolution of Switzerland from a European backwater to an economic center and political mediator through the Victorian Age.
In this episode, we cover the establishment of the Swiss Constitution of 1848, its refinement in 1874, and the industrialization of the nation over this period.
In this episode, we cover the fallout of the French Revolution in Switzerland, culminating with the Sonderbund War.
In this episode, we watch the political divisions caused by the French Revolution build across 150 years, climaxing at the French Revolution, the dissolution of the Confederacy, and establishment of the Helvetic Republic.
In this episode, we cover the tumultuous period of the Protestant Reformation in Switzerland, and the formal independence of the Confederation.
In this episode, we cover the Confederation's conflict with the Swabian League, and the rise of the Swiss Mercenary industry.
In this episode, we cover the confederation's rapid expansion and involvement in large scale European Conflicts.
In this episode, we watch the new Swiss Confederation expand across the Plateau, going from 3 Cantons to 8.
In this episode, we cover the foundational years of the Old Swiss Confederacy as they forge an eternal alliance and attempt to drive out the Habsburgs.
In this episode, we wave goodbye to the Holy Roman Empire, and zoom in on Switzerland.
In this episode, we cover the remainder of the Carolingian Dynasty, the rise of Otto the First, and the establishment of the Holy Roman Empire.
In this episode, we cover Louis the Pious, and the partitions of the Kingdom made by his sons.
In this episode, we cover the rise of the Carolingians and Charlemagne's conquest of Western Europe.
In this episode, we cover essentially the remainder of Merovingian power in the Frankish Kingdom.
In this episode, we cover the life of Clovis the First's four sons, and watch as the Frankish Empire rises to dominate Western Europe.
In this episode, we cover the three barbarian tribes that directly controlled Switzerland following the fall of the Roman Empire.
In this episode, we explore Helvetia, the proto-Swiss tribe of the Roman era.
The first episode in our show. Not connected to any of the series, but a good introduction point. The first show topic is mentioned at the end of the episode. https://www.instagram.com/historyoflittleeurope/
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