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.*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia!Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.comTwitter: @TheRestHistory@holland_tom@dcsandbrookProducer: Theo Young-SmithExecutive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sir Christopher Clark, Professor für Neuere Europäische Geschichte an der University of Cambridge, beleuchtet, wie geschichtliche Analogien unsere Wahrnehmung der Gegenwart beeinflussen können. Er warnt vor der Manipulation historischer Narrative, insbesondere durch totalitäre Regime. Die Diskussion über ethnische Zugehörigkeiten im Ersten Weltkrieg zeigt, wie nationale Identitäten politische Positionen prägen. Zudem zieht er interessante Parallelen zwischen dem Konflikt Russland-Ukraine und historischen Ereignissen, was die Gefahren simplifizierter Geschichtsdeutungen aufzeigt.

Historian Christopher Clark discusses the complexities of antisemitism throughout European history, exploring the unique nature of discrimination against Jews, the historical roots of anti-Semitic beliefs, and the connection between Jewish identity and capitalism. The conversation also delves into the impact of emancipation on the Jewish community, the historical discourse on Israel, and explores possible historical outcomes in 1914.