Why Was the Habsburg Empire Divided? - Kings and Generals DOCUMENTARY

In the 16th century, Emperor Charles V of the Austrian Habsburg family ruled over much of Europe, shaping the destinies of Spain, central European kingdoms, Italian states, and the Holy Roman Empire. Learn about Charles' inheritance, his relationship with his brother Ferdinand, and the birth of the Spanish and Austrian Habsburg dynasties in this insightful video. Dive into the complex tapestry of 16th-century European politics as we unveil the story of Emperor Charles V and the Habsburg dynasty. Witness the split of the Habsburg lineage into Spanish and Austrian branches, forever altering the course of history. 🎥 Join our YouTube members and patrons to unlock exclusive content! Our community is currently enjoying deep dives into the First Punic War, Pacific War, history of Prussia, Italian Unification Wars, Russo-Japanese War, Albigensian Crusade, and Xenophon’s Anabasis. Become a part of this exclusive circle: youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join or patron: https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals and Paypal http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals as well! Uncover the pivotal moment when Emperor Charles V, a scion of the Austrian Habsburg family, inherited a vast empire. Learn about his intriguing relationship with his brother Ferdinand, who played a crucial role in shaping the course of European history. 🌍 "Bella gerant alii, tu felix Austria nube" - This famous saying echoed the Austrian strategy of expansion through strategic marriages. Witness how this policy propelled Emperor Charles V's ascendancy, ultimately shaping the destiny of Europe. Step back in time as we explore the union of Joanna the Mad and Philip the Handsome. Unforeseen consequences of their marriage led to the consolidation of dynastic lands, culminating in Charles’ rule over Castile, Aragon, Hungary, Bohemia, and more. Witness the dramatic twists that led Charles to be crowned Holy Roman Emperor in the year 1520. Unveil the intricate web of relationships that Charles and his brother Ferdinand navigated, each securing their own domains and leaving a lasting imprint on history. 🔔 Don't miss out on our captivating history content! Like, comment, share, and subscribe for weekly updates from Kings and Generals. Hit the notification bell to stay updated on our latest releases. Byzantine Empire Strikes Back - Battle of Nikiou 646 - https://youtu.be/lUlgYAmwzc4 Siege of Constantinople 717-718 - Arab-Byzantine Wars - https://youtu.be/n4BtmRMwYmw Pliska 811 - Byzantine - Bulgarian Wars - Pliska 811 - Byzantine - Bulgarian Wars Versinikia 813 - Byzantine - Bulgarian Wars - https://youtu.be/PTcV-xegA0c Third Crusade 1189-1192: From Hattin to Jaffa - https://youtu.be/jCyCSgsFXKQ Basil II - Reformer, Restorer, Bulgarslayer - https://youtu.be/lIuNd9KulZM Creation of the Medieval Roman Army - https://youtu.be/hFVpbJhawqk Strategikon - Army Manual of the Eastern Roman Empire - https://youtu.be/5GafRHOEEzc Elite and Levy Units of the Eastern Roman Army - https://youtu.be/nezpRl9VkcU Medieval Battles: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYW76inbX46r95D4BjCxiJz7-OeyOtW Roman History: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYW76inbX6WrNCeL_AdR36ZIODiGNzq Fugger - Banker Who Brought the Habsburgs to Power: https://youtu.be/95Nmtm7XnvU Christian Schism: https://youtu.be/a6rWf0k8d78 Hundred Years War: https://youtu.be/L6fgI51PDrQ?list=PLaBYW76inbX5zZx7qafHO3xN5tR1gc2Mb First Crusade: https://youtu.be/JkyYjpYLORI?list=PLaBYW76inbX6RqjG027zLO_svn3Fdv7Qa Third Crusade: https://youtu.be/jCyCSgsFXKQ Fourth Crusade: https://youtu.be/3Vp_IENiSnA?list=PLaBYW76inbX4ZjR4rodOOSc-zL1orP4hW When the French Kings Kidnapped the Pope - Avignon Papacy: https://youtu.be/5f2EwIIGiUM Support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals or by joining the youtube membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join Video: Sebastiao Reis Script: Johan Melhus English narration: Officially Devin (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ) Spanish narration: Mario Sierra ✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgenerals ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals ✔ Podcast ► http://www.kingsandgenerals.net/podcast/ ✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Instagram ►http://www.instagram.com/Kings_Generals 0:00 - Introduction 2:22 - Marriages and Inheritances 4:23 - Charles' Ascension to Thrones 6:09 - Holy Roman Emperor and Ferdinand's Role 8:58 - Protestant Reformation and Challenges 10:16 - Hungarian and Bohemian Succession 12:00 - Ferdinand's Challenges and Achievements 14:01 - Succession Planning and Abdication 16:17 - Conclusion Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com #Documentary #Habsburg #Kingsangenerals