House of Habsburg - Part 2: From Swiss Valleys to the Thrones of Europe

From their ancestral lands along the upper Rhine, the Habsburgs seized new opportunities through strategic marriages and territorial expansion. In this episode, follow the rise of Rudolf I, his election as King of the Romans, and the decisive Battle of Marchfeld that secured Austria for the dynasty.With Vienna as their new heartland, the Habsburgs began their ascent toward imperial power, even as internal rivalries and the complexities of Holy Roman politics threatened their growing influence.Learn more at:https://thelineagearchive.com/dynasty/house-of-habsburgThe Lineage Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring the great dynasties and ruling houses that shaped our world.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://thelineagearchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.