Vienna: Empire, Dynasty and Dream
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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, historian Simon Sebag Montefiore describes how the Habsburgs transformed Vienna into a multi-national city of music, culture and ideas. Napoleon, Hitler, Mozart, Strauss, Freud, Stalin and Klimt all played their part.
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
2016 – 2016
Premiered: Thu, Dec 8, 2016
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Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode 3”
In the final episode, Simon Sebag Montefiore follows the Habsburgs to their dramatic demise. From his struggles with Napoleon III and Bismarck and the suicide of his son Rudolf, to the assassination of his beautiful wife Sisi, Emperor Franz Josef's empire and his family proved impossible to control. But while the Habsburgs headed for extinction, Vienna blossomed. As the theories of Freud and the sensuality of the secession artists like Klimt and Schiele ushered in the modern age, Hitler and Stalin stalked her streets. It was here that World War I was sparked; it was here World War II was dreamed.
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Vienna: Empire, Dynasty and Dream | Trailer - BBC FourOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-11-24
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U: Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Vienna: Empire, Dynasty and Dream about?
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, historian Simon Sebag Montefiore describes how the Habsburgs transformed Vienna into a multi-national city of music, culture and ideas. Napoleon, Hitler, Mozart, Strauss, Freud, Stalin and Klimt all played their part.
How many seasons does Vienna: Empire, Dynasty and Dream have?
Vienna: Empire, Dynasty and Dream comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Vienna: Empire, Dynasty and Dream?
Key cast members in Vienna: Empire, Dynasty and Dream include Simon Sebag-Montefiore.
Who created or directed Vienna: Empire, Dynasty and Dream?
Vienna: Empire, Dynasty and Dream was developed and directed by Not specified.