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Vienna: Empire, Dynasty and Dream

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This series explores a city that has been reshaped and redefined by history.

This series explores a city that has been reshaped and redefined by history. Vienna's Roman origins and strategic geographical location have rendered it a witness to war and more.

This series explores a city that has been reshaped and redefined by history. Vienna's Roman origins and strategic geographical location have rendered it a witness to war, intrigue, deceit - and endless power struggles. It has become a city of two distinct halves. Home to the Roman Emperors and the target of Ottoman aggression - but also a place that has nurtured Gothic architecture and Baroque music - Vienna is a capital where conflict and culture have made their mark. British historian Simon Sebag Montefiore guides us through the city's cobbled pavements in a quest to unlock its rich history. Simon follows in the footsteps of Napoleon and Hitler, Beethoven and Mozart, all of whom have shaped the streets of Vienna.

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Vienna: Empire, Dynasty and Dream: Episode 1

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British historian Simon Sebag Montefiore describes how the Habsburgs transformed Vienna.

British historian Simon Sebag Montefiore describes how the Habsburgs transformed Vienna into a multinational city of music, culture and ideas.

Vienna was the capital of the Habsburg dynasty and home to the Holy Roman Emperors. From here, they dominated middle Europe for nearly 1,000 years. In this series, British historian Simon Sebag Montefiore describes how the Habsburgs transformed Vienna into a multinational city of music, culture and ideas. Napoleon, Hitler, Mozart, Strauss, Freud, Stalin and Klimt all played their part. In this first episode, Simon traces the Habsburgs' rise to power.

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