21 min

Land of Myths and Shadows: The Life and Times of Vlad Dracula EXTRA 06 Part 2 Empires Podcast the Ottomans

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Welcome to Empires Podcast the Ottomans!

Where to find the show? Check out the Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ottomanempirepodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠


Please consider leaving a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts & drop a "Follow" & 5 star rating on Spotify.



Check out the show's Blogpost at:



https://ottomanempirepodcast.com/blog/the-life-and-times-of-vlad-dracula-iii



Be sure and Listen to Part 1 of "Dracula" EXTRAS can be found here:

https://ottomanempirepodcast.com/episode/land-of-myths-shadows-the-life-and-times-vlad-dracula-extra-06-part-1



In the show I reference John Hunyadi EXTRA Episode 05:



https://ottomanempirepodcast.com/episode/extra-05-john-hunyadi-1406-1456-scourge-of-the-ottomans


Email Frank at:

Empiresofhistorypodcast@gmail.com



In Part 2 of Land of Myths & Shadows: The Life and Times Vlad Dracula... we pick up in Hungary. Dracula's father, Vlad II, has been buddying it up with the Hungarian King in an attempt to gain favor for a play at power in Wallachia.



Meanwhile, Vlad II's, half-brother Alexander assumes control of Wallachia. In this episode King Sigismund dies, Alexander is removed, and Vlad II takes control of Wallachia. However, the fragmented geography is reflected in the internal politics, and Vlad's unstable position forces him to seek aide from the Ottomans.



This episode explores the geography of Wallachia, it's strategic importance to both the Ottomans and Hungarians, and how Dracula and his brother Radu (aged 11 & 4-we think-) ended up in the Ottoman Empire as hostages.

Welcome to Empires Podcast the Ottomans!

Where to find the show? Check out the Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ottomanempirepodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠


Please consider leaving a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts & drop a "Follow" & 5 star rating on Spotify.



Check out the show's Blogpost at:



https://ottomanempirepodcast.com/blog/the-life-and-times-of-vlad-dracula-iii



Be sure and Listen to Part 1 of "Dracula" EXTRAS can be found here:

https://ottomanempirepodcast.com/episode/land-of-myths-shadows-the-life-and-times-vlad-dracula-extra-06-part-1



In the show I reference John Hunyadi EXTRA Episode 05:



https://ottomanempirepodcast.com/episode/extra-05-john-hunyadi-1406-1456-scourge-of-the-ottomans


Email Frank at:

Empiresofhistorypodcast@gmail.com



In Part 2 of Land of Myths & Shadows: The Life and Times Vlad Dracula... we pick up in Hungary. Dracula's father, Vlad II, has been buddying it up with the Hungarian King in an attempt to gain favor for a play at power in Wallachia.



Meanwhile, Vlad II's, half-brother Alexander assumes control of Wallachia. In this episode King Sigismund dies, Alexander is removed, and Vlad II takes control of Wallachia. However, the fragmented geography is reflected in the internal politics, and Vlad's unstable position forces him to seek aide from the Ottomans.



This episode explores the geography of Wallachia, it's strategic importance to both the Ottomans and Hungarians, and how Dracula and his brother Radu (aged 11 & 4-we think-) ended up in the Ottoman Empire as hostages.

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