326. The Year of Revolutions: 1848

<p>Few years in European History saw as much change and turmoil as 1848: across the continent, from Vienna to Paris to Palermo, mass protests took place, catching the old elites by surprise. The political order that stood strong since the defeat of Napoleon fell aside, making way for a newer, modern Europe, influenced by the rise both of socialism and nationalism. In today's episode, Tom and Dominic are joined by the Regius Professor of History at Cambridge, Christopher Clark, to discuss 1848, and the lasting impact of the revolutions that came about that year.</p><br><p>*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:</p><p>Tom and Dominic are going on an international tour in 2023 and performing in London, Edinburgh, Salford, Dublin, Washington D.C. and New York!&nbsp;</p><br><p>Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com</p><br><p>Twitter:&nbsp;</p><p>@TheRestHistory</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>@holland_tom</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>@dcsandbrook</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>