Age of Anne

history, news, politics, science, social · EN

Step into the enthralling Age of Queen Anne, a time marked by the tumultuous War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714) and the extraordinary leadership of the Duke of Marlborough, who led the allied forces against the formidable Louis XIV. Experience the pivotal union of Scotland and England, birthing the United Kingdom, as Peter the Great captures the Gulf of Finland from Charles XII of Sweden and establishes the stunning city of St. Petersburg. Amid the Jacobite threat, the Whigs defend the Protestant Succession, paving the way for George Is rise to the throne. This vibrant era also delights with Popes sharp mock epic, Addisons invigorating Spectator enlivening coffee houses and tea tables, and Defoes introduction of the timeless adventure of Robinson Crusoe. Join Pamela Nagami, M.D., as she brings this remarkable period to life. This show includes AI-generated content.