Habsburgs: Lies, Fraud and Deception - Rise of an Empire DOCUMENTARY

🎥 Watch 210+ exclusive videos on youtube: @kingsandgenerals Support Kings and Generals: ✔ Patreon ► Patreon: kingsandgenerals ✔ PayPal ► https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kings... ✔ Bitcoin (BTC)► bc1qe0a9266ksksncp44flhgrwex5sm94w3y576z7t ✔ Ethereum (ETH)► 0x6F453dBc50F21816dCe8fdaE797AA9071c8d3a8a ✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsand... Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of middle ages and medieval period continues with a video on how the Habsburgs built their empire on lies, fraud and deception. Previously we talked about the of the Habsburgs (Rise of the Habsburgs - Origins of the Dyn...). The story of the Habsburgs is one of clever tactics, forged documents, ambitious marriages, and improbable luck. It begins with the crafted image of the White King, a romanticized alter ego of Emperor Maximilian I, designed to project wisdom and harmony. But behind that myth lies a dynasty that rose from obscurity to dominate Europe. The rise of the Habsburgs in Austria began with their inheritance of the region and an early struggle for legitimacy, which they supported through strategic adoption of Babenberg symbolism. Their fortunes changed with the forgery of the Privilegium Maius, which manufactured Roman and Imperial charters to elevate Austria’s status. This deception laid the groundwork for the strategic acquisition of Tyrol, a wealthy alpine region added through manipulation and opportunistic alliances. Yet, the family faced setbacks, including Austria’s division and internal conflicts between competing Habsburg branches. Their resurgence came through the Burgundian marriage and inheritance, where young Maximilian married Mary of Burgundy, gaining vast territories. His reign set the stage for the future empire. Under Maximilian I and the Habsburg consolidation, the dynasty unified its holdings and began its campaign of dynastic expansion through marriage, birthing a saying: “Let others wage war: you, happy Austria, marry.” Why Was Germany so Fragmented in the Middle Ages: Why Was Germany so Fragmented in the Middl... Eastern Roman Empire: Why So Many Civil Wars?: Eastern Roman Empire: Why So Many Civil Wa... What Did the Europeans Think About the Eastern Romans?: What Did the Europeans Think About the Eas... Were the Eastern Romans and Arabs Always at War?: Were the Eastern Romans and Arabs Always a... Great Schism Between Greek and Latin Christianity: Great Schism: The Bitter Rivalry Between G... How Islam Split into the Sunni and Shia Branches: Muslim Schism: How Islam Split into the Su... Rise of the Cossacks: Rise of the Cossacks - Origins of the Ukra... Crusades From the Muslim Perspective: Crusades From the Muslim Perspective - Med... Early Muslim Expansion - Yarmouk, Al-Qadisiyyah: Early Muslim Expansion - Khalid, Yarmouk, ... Early Muslim Expansion - Egypt and Iran: Early Muslim Expansion - Arab Conquest of ... Muslim Schism: Muslim Schism: How Islam Split into the Su... Third Crusade: Third Crusade 1189-1192: From Hattin to Ja... Fourth Crusade: Rise of Bulgaria - Events leading to the S... First Crusade: First Crusade: Battle of Manzikert 1071 DO... How the German Empire Provoked Ottoman Jihad in WWI: How the German Empire Provoked Ottoman Jih... Animation: Michael Merc @mercenarycamp, Kate Korolko, Alexander Yakovenko Battle animation: Antoni Kameran Artwork: Vadym Berkutenko Script: Hleb L. Narration: Officially Devin (@offydgg & @gameworldnarratives) ✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsand... ✔ Patreon ► Patreon: KingsandGenerals ✔ Podcast ► https://kingsandgenerals.libsyn.com/ iTunes: https://apple.co/2QTuMNG ✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals ✔ Twitter ► Twitter: KingsGenerals ✔ Facebook ► Facebook: KingsGenerals ✔ Instagram ►Instagram: Kings_Generals Production Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c... 00:00 – Origins and Image of the White King 02:01 – Rise of the Habsburgs in Austria 04:05 – Forgery of the Privilegium Maius 06:35 – Strategic Acquisition of Tyrol 08:24 – Division and Internal Conflicts 13:58 – Burgundian Marriage and Inheritance 20:59 – Maximilian I and the Habsburg Consolidation Music courtesy of EpidemicSound #Documentary #Habsburgs #HolyRomanEmpire