History of the Habsburgs: The Powerful Rulers of Europe

Democracy reigns in Europe today. However, at the beginning of the last century, its fate was determined by aristocrats from ancient families, whose power and money were inherited from their ancestors. The Habsburgs are remembered in history for their conquests and special family policy, which almost ended the family at some point. Watch the video to dive into the details of the long Habsburgs' rule.

[Tusiriakest]

You forgot that Philip II of Spain was also declared Philip I of Portugal, and his son and grandson ruled as Portuguese kings (and therefore, the portuguese Empire) during the "Iberian Union". So the Habsburgs also ruled Portugal for 60 years

[freethinkmafia]

The Real Charlemagne is the friends we made along the way

[gabrilolramdom]

This is a really good video, I love it but just one thing. Slavery was illegal in Spanish America. Even Baron Humboldt said that the conditions of native America under Spanish control was far better than the ones in parts of Germany

[mamsdgdfgddf]

CORRECTION: Spanish wealth and then hyper-inflation came from SILVER mined in the Potosi mines in Bolovia, NOT gold

[joaopedrodantas]

you forgot the Habsburg history in the Brazilian Empire monarchy

[ferrjuan]

4:33 CORRECTION: the 4 secular Prince Electors who voted for the Holy Roman Emperor not all four were Dukes in fact one was a King (King of Bohemia) while one of the four was a Duke ( Duke of Saxony) and one was a Margrave (Margrave of Brandenburg) and finally one was a Count ( Count Palatine).

[RikkiMMA]

A clear anti Catholic sentiment in this video. Not unusual.

[alejandroalonso]

Kingdom of the Netherlands? Do you mean Burgundy and Spanish Flanders? Germany, Spanish Inquisition? So much propaganda in one video

[DarthDread-ohne]

I feel sorry for Charles I of Austria-Hungry; he was given A dirty hand.

[borhammer]

Great video, but at 1648 what is actually Belgium and Luxemburg remainded in Spanish hands, just the Lower countries (7 provinces) gained their independence.

Nevertheless amaizing I have enjoyed so much, greatings from Spain!! 👍

[Sebastian-gffk]

20 ad in a 20 min video is totally insane

[gustavomorles]

Also Habsburgs ruled Mexico for few years in the XIX century, but the ruler, Maximilian, was executed.

[TungNguyenAdelaide]

so many corrections from the comments make me think twice about history re-interpretation.

[BlueKnight.]

Great maps, artwork, etc. Great work!

[milkmilk]

Please do the 30 years war, and aspects of the Reformation.

[AmorosoGombe]

Property .Power. Prestige. Politics. Perpetual war. People are crazy.

[astrofabio]

indigenous slave labour in America??? what? are yoyu sure you are talking of Spain? Isabella of Castille specifically banned slavery of natives in America...probabely you are thinkin in England...Very bad resume of Habsburg empire....

[marcinfranczak]

Fun fact, Polish king Sobieski saved Vienna from Turkish occupation, while ruler of Austria Leopold 1 fled to Vienna 13:52. Please

[afro_souledits]

The fact you learned about this family in assassin creed 2/ brotherhood files with templar involvement

[Hoschius]

our history in that era was the real game of thrones