EPISODE · Oct 28, 2021 · 49 MIN
A Portrait of Europe in 1600: the Princes [1.3]
from History Off the Page · host Dr. Jason Hansen
Mel Brooks once remarked "It's good to be the King." But what was it actually like to be a king in Early Modern Europe? This episode examines ideals and values of the great monarchs of Europe, showing the limitations that led to a breakdown of order by the 17th century.Support the showFor more information on History Off the Page, check out our website www.historyoffthepage.com! Or you can support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/historyoffthepage?fan_landing=true.
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Mel Brooks once remarked "It's good to be the King." But what was it actually like to be a king in Early Modern Europe? This episode examines ideals and values of the great monarchs of Europe, showing the limitations that led to a breakdown of order by the 17th century. Support the show For more information on History Off the Page, check out our website www.historyoffthepage.com! Or you can support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/historyoffthepage?fa...
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