You can find all parts of this series here:
The Thirty Years’ War – Part 1
Both religion and power were the focal points of the Thirty Years’ War that shook the whole of Europe during the 17th century. Ursula Kampmann brings that era alive. Here you will learn about what this war was rooted in.
The Thirty Years’ War – Part 2
Both religion and power were the focal points of the Thirty Years’ War that shook the whole of Europe during the 17th century. Ursula Kampmann brings that era alive. Here you will learn how the (Second) Defenestration of Prague happened.
The Thirty Years’ War – Part 3
Both religion and power were the focal points of the Thirty Years’ War that shook the whole of Europe during the 17th century. Ursula Kampmann brings that era alive. Here you will read about Frederick’s fight for Bohemia and Ferdinand’s fight for the imperial crown.
The Thirty Years’ War – Part 4
Both religion and power were the focal points of the Thirty Years’ War that shook the whole of Europe during the 17th century. Ursula Kampmann brings that era alive. Here you will read how war-related events moved from Bohemia to the Rhine.
The Thirty Years’ War – Part 5
Both religion and power were the focal points of the Thirty Years’ War that shook the whole of Europe during the 17th century. Ursula Kampmann brings that era alive. Here you will be introduced to new protagonists of this war, including a Protestant who was in no way inferior to Catholic Ferdinand…
The Thirty Years’ War – Part 6 (1621 – 1623)
Religion was of secondary importance in the Thirty Years’ War. It was all about power and money. Ursula Kampmann brings that era alive. Here you will read how Bavaria became an electorate and how Wallenstein became Duke of Courland.
The Thirty Years’ War – Part 7 (1623 – 1625)
Religion was of secondary importance in the Thirty Years’ War. It was all about power and money. Ursula Kampmann brings that era alive. Here you will read about the downfall of the Palatinate Winter King, about the rise of the mad Halberstadter and the intervention of the Danish king.
The Thirty Years’ War – Part 8 (1626 – 1629)
Religion was of secondary importance in the Thirty Years’ War. It was all about power and money. Ursula Kampmann brings that era alive. Here you will read how the emperor had got the match sewn up – but gave it away in the end.
The Thirty Years’ War – Part 9 (1629-1630)
Religion was of secondary importance in the Thirty Years’ War. It was all about power and money. Ursula Kampmann brings that era alive. In this episode we look abroad: to Mantua and the Netherlands.
The Thirty Years’ War – Part 10 (1630-1631)
Religion was of secondary importance in the Thirty Years’ War. It was all about power and money. Ursula Kampmann brings that era alive. This episode focuses on Magdeburg.
The Thirty Years’ War – Part 11 (1631)
Religion was of secondary importance in the Thirty Years’ War. It was all about power and money. Ursula Kampmann brings that era alive. This episode tells about the rise of Gustavus Adolphus.
The Thirty Years’ War – Part 12 (1632)
Religion was of secondary importance in the Thirty Years’ War. It was all about power and money. Ursula Kampmann brings that era alive. Two men are fighting at the beginning of this episode: Wallenstein and Gustavus Adolphus. By the end of this episode, the Swedish king will be dead.
The Thirty Years’ War – Part 13 (1633-1634)
Religion was of secondary importance in the Thirty Years’ War. It was all about power and money. Ursula Kampmann brings that era alive. In this episode, the war coincides with the assassination of Wallenstein.
The Thirty Years’ War – Part 14 (1634-1635)
Religion was of secondary importance in the Thirty Years’ War. It was all about power and money. Ursula Kampmann brings that era alive. Despite the deaths of the Winter King, Gustavus Adolphus and Wallenstein, the war went on as if nothing had happened.
The Thirty Years’ War – Part 15 (1635-1637)
Religion was of secondary importance in the Thirty Years’ War. It was all about power and money. Ursula Kampmann brings that era alive. In this episode, France is in the thick of the action.
The Thirty Years’ War – Part 16 (1636-1640)
Religion was of secondary importance in the Thirty Years’ War. It was all about power and money. Ursula Kampmann brings that era alive. The war performs another volte-face: now, it is the Protestants’ move.
The Thirty Years’ War – Part 17
Religion was of secondary importance in the Thirty Years’ War. It was all about power and money. Ursula Kampmann brings that era alive. The war grinding on for a few years before it was finally over was only due to the fact that all parties involved intended to improve their negotiating position.
The Thirty Years’ War – Part 18
Religion was of secondary importance in the Thirty Years’ War. It was all about power and money. Ursula Kampmann brings that era alive. Even when all belligerents had already gathered to negotiate, the war was still raging – on the battlefields as well in the backrooms.