HISTORY
6 November 2006
Monday 6 November 2006 20:00-20:30 (Radio 4 FM)
Misha Glenny presents the incredible story of Europe's most influential dynasty.
From humble origins in the lowlands of Switzerland, the Habsburgs emerged to become kings of Spain, Portugal, Hungary and Croatia; archdukes of Austria; grand princes of Transylvania; grand dukes of Tuscany; and Holy Roman Emperors for centuries on end. Some were remarkably intelligent, some rather less so.
