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The Thirty Years War was a major war in European history that had a major influence on the future of Europe, yet outside of history people, people seem to know very little besides the basics. I hope you want to learn more about this war and I promise to try to not sound like a dry history book. Welcome to Three Decades of Tragedy!

Three Decades of Tragedy: A History of the Thirty Years War Nick Lewis

    • History
    • 4.7 • 26 Ratings

The Thirty Years War was a major war in European history that had a major influence on the future of Europe, yet outside of history people, people seem to know very little besides the basics. I hope you want to learn more about this war and I promise to try to not sound like a dry history book. Welcome to Three Decades of Tragedy!

    Episode 86: The Battle of Freiburg

    Episode 86: The Battle of Freiburg

    Welcome back! Today we move beyond negotiations and politics to another form of politics, and cover the Battle of Freiburg. This was a very focused campaign, and is a more well-known battle of the Thirty Years War. Definitely a brutal battle if nothing else. I hope you guys enjoy the episode and I'll see you guys next time!
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    • 12 min
    Episode 85: The Congress of Westphalia

    Episode 85: The Congress of Westphalia

    Welcome back! This week we got a long one, and this episode was a lot, though it was fun. I cover the start of the Congress of Westphalia, which would ultimately lead to the Treaty of Westphalia, though that is a few years out. There is a lot going on, but I hope this summarizing lets you guys get a grasp on it. Please review and comment, and I'll see you guys next time!
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    • 19 min
    Episode 84: The Battle of Rocroi

    Episode 84: The Battle of Rocroi

    Welcome back! We finish  up our little side adventure with the Battle of Rocroi. It's a bit short, but this does provide a good conclusion for this other aspect that tied to the Thirty Years War. This is one of the most famous battles of this war and era, and soon the Westphalian Peace Talks would begin, which would be where the war would end in a few years. I hope you enjoyed this and I'll see you next time!
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    • 8 min
    Episode 83: Spain vs France: The Netherlands

    Episode 83: Spain vs France: The Netherlands

    Welcome back! Sorry for the late episode, but here we have the war in the north, with Spain versus the Dutch and Spanish. It was just as messy as down south, but with more firm allies up north, France could have a better grasp, though Spain would not make it easy. But politics will also rear its ugly head, especially for Spain, whose lead minister was having issues internally and externally. I hope you enjoy and I'll see you guys next time!
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    • 11 min
    Episode 82: Spain vs France: Italy

    Episode 82: Spain vs France: Italy

    Welcome back! This week I cover the side war of France vs Spain, which would continue after the Thirty Years War ended. Rivals by dynasty, the pair were fighting over Europe even as the French were involved in Germany. And this week we cover the fighting in Italy and the Pyrenees, which was just as destructive as the other war. I hope you like it and I'll see you guys next time! 
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    • 12 min
    Episode 81: The Battle of Tuttlingen

    Episode 81: The Battle of Tuttlingen

    Welcome back! This week I cover the campaigning of 1643 and the Battle of Tuttlingen between the French and Imperials. Can the allies pull off another successful year like previous, or will the imperials be able to hold them back? I hope you guys enjoy the episode and I'll see you guys next time!
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    • 11 min

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