The Origins of the Habsburgs Explained

We all know of the Habsburgs as a mighty dynasty ruling over great kingdoms and empires, but rarely do we hear anything about where they came from, or how they originally rose to power. This is my attempt at telling their early history, from humble beginnings as counts, to eventually being chosen as kings of Germany.

Music:

"Salterio. Cantiga de Santa María"
by Emilio Villalba

"Fortune - John Dowland"
by David Hernández Romero

"Mr. Dowland's midnight - John Dowland"
by David Hernández Romero

"A maske - William Brade"
by David Hernández Romero

"Intrepid"
by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"Sunset at Glengorm"
by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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