YoVDO

Extra History: The Thirty Years' War

Offered By: Extra Credits via YouTube

Tags

Military History Courses Music Courses European History Courses

Course Description

Overview

Dive into a comprehensive video series exploring the Thirty Years' War, a conflict that began as a local rebellion in Prague and escalated into a devastating European-wide war. Learn about the four horsemen of the apocalypse - Conquest, War, Famine, and Death - as they relate to this tumultuous period in history. Discover how the war engulfed the Holy Roman Empire and much of Europe, leaving destruction in its wake. Follow the progression of events from the initial uprising to the final attempts at containing the conflict. Gain insights into the historical inaccuracies and misconceptions surrounding the war through a dedicated "LIES" episode. Conclude with a musical tribute commemorating the war's end on May 15, 1648.

Syllabus

Thirty Years' War - Conquest - Extra History - #1.
Thirty Years War - The 2nd Horseman - Extra History - #2.
Thirty Years War - Famine - Extra History - #3.
Thirty Years War - Death - Extra History - #4.
Thirty Years War - Chaining the Dragon - Extra History - #5.
Thirty Years' War - LIES - Extra History.
♫ May 15, 1648 - Thirty Years' War - Extra History Music.


Taught by

Extra Credits

Related Courses

Listening to World Music
University of Pennsylvania via Coursera
Music's Big Bang: The Genesis of Rock 'n' Roll
University of Florida via Coursera
Copyright
Harvard University via edX
崑曲之美
The Chinese University of Hong Kong via Coursera
History of Rock, Part One
University of Rochester via Coursera