Austria Against the Revolution

Between 1789-1801, the Habsburg Empire faced its greatest test since the first years of Maria Theresa's reign. Revolutionary and then Napoleonic France swept across Europe, repeatedly besting Austrian armies in the field and redrawing the map.

This video aims to be a short documentary looking at how Austria reacted to the French Revolution, dealing first with the accession of Leopold II, before looking at how his son fought against the revolution.

#habsburg #napoleon #history

[OldBritannia]

I hope you enjoy this short documentary looking at the Austrian response to the French Revolution, continuing our Habsburg Series. Apologies for the delay, was a bit ill for a few weeks and was then left with a lingering cold that made recording decent audio a challenge. This video consequently isn't my best work imo, but I've been messing with it for so long now it was beginning to drive me a bit crackers. Hopefully there's something to enjoy in it anyway.

[eagleofceaser]

The Habsburg's ability to survive disaster after disaster was truly remarkable.

[Alex-frtd]

>britain's only contribution was to urge austrians to fight harder
lmao

[mitchellline]

The Austrians suffered every hardship, every humiliation, every disgrace...
Yet they fought on and in the end stood victorious over France

[madsrolstad]

We're waiting for your next banger!

[peterwhitaker]

"Imagine you ruled over an empire of twenty-five million people"
Encouraging your viewers to daydream is not healthy!

[antonius]

As a french, I love how France is pretty much the most diabolical, bloodthirsty, revolting monster and international pariah in every Old Britannia essay😂💀

[thespiritphoenix]

You know it's a good day when OldBritannia uploads a video especially on Austria.

[ArtilleryAffictionado]

Often when trying to understand the Napoleonic Wars i have this problem where either i find a super short and shallow video or a 3 hour marathon that is indigestible. This video, altho it only convers the first years of the war, strikes the perfect balance. The images chosen are also of a very pleasing style. Thank you for the video.

[jackbharucha]

I can’t believe Kaunitz was still alive and in power at this point

[NoblePaysan]

Truly, Austria is not getting the recognition its deserve. They were the one and true ennemy of Revolutionary France, disaster after disaster, yet they adapted, concluded alliances, played their diplomatic cards very well, and won in the end. Not only speaking about Napoleonic era, but all over history in general, Austria had been a flamboyant country.

[jamesh]

I miss this channel, you were easily producing my favourite history content. When are you coming back from your break? Whenever it is, I hope you are well!

[robjus]

Thanks enjoyed your show. My family members served as senior leaders with Andreas Hofer. Several were shot on the personal orders of Napoleon. The Hapsburgs abandoned us even though my family had served as their personal secretaries, Head of the HRE Supreme Court, teacher to both Leopold and Joseph, as well as their sister. Neither our titles, lands or homes were restored.

[deanchambers]

Hey, Old Britannia! Hope you're doing well. I see it's been about 6 months since you posted this. I understand that you must be extremely busy, but if you were looking for a new topic and haven't found one, I think that your contribution to a detailed history of the British Raj would be excellent, although of course a more Indian perspective would be invaluable as well. Thank you for all your great historical content. Again, hope to find you back and at it soon!

[aaronfire]

Your contributions to public knowledge of Habsburg history is a great one! I am so glad channels like yours exist.

[timtyber]

how does this guy have less than 100k subs? These videos are so informative and well done yet some half ass history channels end up with millions??

[marskalkblixten]

Has it really been 7 months since your last masterpiece...

[michaelthayer]

Part of why Suvorov was made the overall commander despite Russian troops being a minority in the Coalition Army was because he was undefeated in every major battle he'd ever fought and was regarded as one of the most brilliant Russian Generals of the 18th Century that made those ruinous Sixth and Seventh Russo-Turkish Wars a forgone conclusion.

[rennor]

Merry Christmas Old Britannia! I hope you are doing well. I was hoping we would recieve a new video from you on Christmas day as a general present for all the subscribers of the channel, but I guess whatever you're currently working on is of such high quality that it is going to take a while.

You're channel is one of the best and most informative historical sources I have discovered so far on Youtube, in terms of nuance and critical analysis of various personalities and events ranging from periods such as: Napoleonic Wars, American Revolution, Seven Years War, WW1, WW2 and post-Napoleonic 19th century Europe. Keep up the excellent work!

[tonysoprano..-]

I was just rewatching your old videos these past few days to try and satiate my hunger for this kind of content, what a delight to see this in my notifications box