10 Events That Defined the Victorian Era - Victoria 3 DOCUMENTARY

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0:46 First Opium War (1839-1842) 2:42 The Mines Act of 1842 4:48 Revolutions of 1848 6:43 Unifications of Italy & Germany 7:52 Crimean War (1854-1856) 9:47 American Civil War (1861-1865) 11:37 Germ Theory (1861) 13:02 Meiji Restoration (1868) 14:32 Opening of Transpacific Railway & Suez Canal (1869) 16:18 The Great Eastern Crisis (1875-1878) *

Writing this script was a huge undertaking, but I enjoyed every step of it. Overall I think the 19th century is incredibly underrated due to being stuck between the Napoleonic wars and WW1 on top of being filled with interesting cultural moments, for which it is now mostly remembered. In reality this was the most transformative era for mankind since... the agricultural revolution? Humanity stumbled as it started to give up on slavery, monarchy and the spear, while embracing capitalism, industrialization and globalism. This was an explosive era, which was always going to come with a lot of collateral damage and I did my best to give you a glimpse of it via 10 notable milestones. This is only a taste and I personally can't wait to try out Victoria and dive in, exploring all the nuances of technological innovation, immigration, espionage, culture and so much more! If you have any questions, simply reply to this message and I would be happy to reply to them as best as I can. Enjoy!

Ah, yes. One has to love 19th century history. Full of old concepts like imperialism and nobility, mixed with the rise of industrial forces. An age of contrasts.

honestly the victorian era is one of the most underrated time period in history it literally defined history and put in place all the events that lead up to the world wars and had some of the most bloodiest conflicts

Love that you included Germ theory, arguably the greatest discovery of man

Having just watched your alternate Mongol history, and now a documentry on my favourite time period, you guys are masters of your craft.

Your collabs with Paradox are amazing! Love your videos.

I’ve always believed our own century is the closest one to the 19th century, with different technologies, huge economic inequalities, religious decline etc. One of the most interesting periods in history, it’s very revealing about our own times when you study it

The Victorian Era is undeniably an exciting time.

Awesome video! The Victorian Era is fascinating. Can't wait for more Victorian Era videos!

So well done like always. I have learned so much general history from this channel. Each video just adds another piece of information for when I think about history

Yous should really do more videos like this. The 19th century is by far the most interesting one given how so much happened in so many different aspects, yet it's barely talked about. Excellent work and narration as always, looking forward to the future!

I enjoy your historical narrations. I like the historical detail you add, and the graphics are entertaining. Thank you.

This is Saturday morning drool-worthy 🤤 A great many thanks for the effort and talent poured into your content 👍🍻🇨🇦

Great video and I'm subscribed to your channel and love your videos - but I have one minor nitpick. the Boshin War and Satsuma rebellion featured both sides using modern technology and gunpowder weapons...it wasn't like sword wielding samurai were on one side. In fact there were "samurai" i.e. people from the samurai class on both sides. Both sides also bought weapons from European powers and had European advisors. Japanese people weren't idiots, they knew gunpowder weapons were superior and had been using them as a major part of their army for hundreds of years at that point. One case I'm aware of in the Battle of Shiroyama the forces of Saigo Takamori used a sword charge cause they had run out of ammo for their guns. The idea of sword wielding samurai comes from Total War games and Tom Cruise film "Last Samurai," both are great but not historically accurate.

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Great video, your channel is a DIAMOND among available knowledge on the internet. Bravo!

Slight mistake at 13:36 - The restorationist faction weren't fighting against the samurai, Most Samurai sided with The Emperor and initially the Restorationist forces were the more conservative/reactionary faction. Also, both sides used a mixture of western and medieval weapons and had support/were supplied by Europeans - the Idea that the samurai thought it was dishonorable to fight with guns and cannon is a myth. It was only after the Meiji Emperor continued modernization/westernization when the Samurai revolted in the Satsuma rebellion.