Christopher Clark

In this engaging discussion, Christopher Clark, Regius Professor of History at the University of Cambridge, dives into the explosive year of 1848, a period marked by profound upheaval across Europe. He highlights the tumultuous revolutions that reshaped nations, fueled by rising nationalism and socialist ideas. Clark offers insights into why many uprisings failed while examining the interconnectedness of these events. He also reflects on the legacies of the revolutionaries, emphasizing their impact on modern governance and society.

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.

Dan Snow is joined by Christopher Clark, author of Revolutionary Spring, to discuss Europe's 1848 revolutions - their causes, impact, and legacy. They explore the factors leading to the uprisings, the role of nationalism, the contagious nature of the revolutions, the demands made by revolutionaries, and the significance of the 1848 revolutions in European history.