Epic History TV
Collapse of Unity: The Failed German Constitution of 1848
In March, the German national parliament in Frankfurt finalized a constitution for a united Germany, proposing a constitutional monarchy under Frederick William of Prussia. However, when Frederick declined the offer, citing a lack of...
Epic History TV
Political Maneuvering by Bismarck and Napoleon in the 1848 Revolutions
In 1848, following unrest in Berlin, King Frederick William of Prussia reasserted control, dispersing the Prussian assembly with military force and implementing a conservative constitution. Meanwhile, Otto von Bismarck and Louis Napoleon...
Epic History TV
Conservative Counterattacks and the Struggle for Liberation in 1848 Europe
In the spring of 1848, conservative governments across Europe began to counter the revolutionary wave that had spread rapidly. In Prague, Czech students clashed with Austrian forces, while in Italy, King Carlo Alberto of...
Epic History TV
Europe in Turmoil 1848
By 1848, Europe was engulfed in revolutionary fervor, driven by demands for democratic reforms and national autonomy. While some countries embraced change, like Denmark and the Netherlands, others, such as Russia under Emperor Nicholas...
Epic History TV
The 1848 French Revolution: A Catalyst for Change Across Europe
In 1848, amid growing economic crisis and widespread dissatisfaction with King Louis-Philippe's rule, revolution broke out in France. Protests escalated into violent confrontations, forcing the king to abdicate and flee, leading to the...
Epic History TV
Reform and Nationalism During Europe's 1848 Revolutions
The revolutionary fervor of 1848 spread across Europe, driven by the lingering impact of Napoleon and the French Revolution. Liberals and nationalists, frustrated with the reactionary post-1815 conservative order, sought greater personal...
Curated Video
Questioning Motivations
Author and independent scholar Pankaj Mishra describes how, just as a skillful novelist sheds light on the motivations of her protagonists, a questioning of the motivations of those in central positions of authority will help us better...
Hip Hughes History
What is a Conservative?
A summary of the Conservative ideology with a emphasis on the difference between social & economic views.
History Hit
How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry: Impressions of democracy today
What are the authors impressions of how democracies have changed and how have they evolved over time? How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry, Part 5
TLDR News
What Does Populism Actually Mean? - TLDR News
Over recent years there's been a lot of talk about populism around the world. People have accused people like Trump, Erdogan and Johnson of being populist and we're now looking at what they actually do. What does it mean to be populist,...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Lewis Gordon & Jason Stanley - When Philosophers Talk - Part 4
Lewis Gordon graduated in 1984 from Lehman College, CUNY, through the Lehman Scholars Program, with a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He completed his Master of Arts and Master of Philosophy...
The Economist
Reinventing liberalism for the 21st Century
This week we celebrate our 175th anniversary with a manifesto for renewing liberalism through a programme of radical reform. But what does this entail?
The Economist
What have liberals ever done for us?
Populists argue that liberals have become too elite and are out of touch with the concerns of ordinary people. But what exactly are the principles of liberalism and what has it ever done for Western societies?
Hip Hughes History
What is a Liberal? Ideology Explained
A summary of social liberalism through the lens of political ideology.
Curated Video
SYND 9 10 74 LIBERALS HEADQUARTERS IN STRAND RANSACKED
The Liberal Headquarters in the Strand have been ransacked
1. cu zoom out Poster in window of Liberal HQ - 'What A Life - Vote Liberal'
2. ms vs interior of office, papers spilling from drawers and on floor
3. mcu Filing cabinets broken...
Curated Video
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film shows: canadian premier pierre...
Curated Video
CAN710 ITALIAN LIBERAL PARTY CONGRESS OPENS IN ROME
Italian Liberal party congress opens in Rome.
1. gv Liberal Party sign on Palazzo dei Congressi in Rome
2. ms signs on the palace
3. gv interior, sign over platform, officials seated on platform, delegates in audience
4. ms woman...
Curated Video
German Free Democratic Party leader arrives to meet Steinmeier
The leader of the German Free Democratic Party, Christian Lindner, arrived at the official residence of the German President on Tuesday for talks on a stalled governing coalition.
Germany, Europe's largest economy and...
Curated Video
President Barack Obama kept alive his hopes for a bipartisan health care bill as a U.S. Senate committee turned back an effort by liberals Tuesday to inject a government-run insurance plan into the legislation.
HEADLINE: Senate panel kills health 'public option'
CAPTION: President Barack Obama kept alive his hopes for a bipartisan health care bill as a U.S. Senate committee turned back an effort by liberals Tuesday to inject a government-run...
Curated Video
Japanese politicians use social media for the first time in their campaigns
Saitama Prefecture - 4 July 2013
1. Mid of campaign staffer taking photo using tablet computer
2. Wide of ruling (Liberal Democratic (LDP) party candidate and his supporters chanting on his campaign truck during rally; zoom in
3. Close...
Curated Video
Immigration and welfare on agenda pre-election
Political parties in Denmark were making their last drive for support on Wednesday, ahead of Thursday's General Election.With the Social Democratic Party of Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt and the Liberal Party neck-and-neck in the...
Curated Video
A landmark Senate vote could happen today that would deliver a major victory to the gay community, liberals and President Barack Obama. Senators plan a procedural vote on a bill ending the Pentagon's "don't ask, don't tell" policy as lawmakers hold an unusual weekend session in their race to finish the year's legislative business.
HEADLINE: Senate advances bill to lift military gay ban
CAPTION: In a landmark vote for gay rights, the Senate on Saturday voted to advance legislation that would overturn the military ban on openly gay troops known as "don't ask, don't...
Curated Video
USA: JESSE JACKSON TO RALLY DEMOCRATS AND LIBERAL ALLIES
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Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson called Saturday for a new grassroots movement against the Republicans and their so-called Contract with America.
With defiant Republicans now in control of the U-S Congress - Democrats and...