The 18th Century

I enjoyed this episode very much. Thank you.

Would be awesome if you did one of these for each century, that , or ones that you know a lot about, very interesting.

Will you be discussing David Brainerd in this series?  I have always been amazed at what that man endured for the cause of Christ.  Also, how he had so much to do with the formation of some of the early colleges.  Anyway... I was just curious.  keep up the great work!  I love the lectures and am learning a lot!!! :-)

Science has always been dismissive of Christian religion, unfairly so.  It is hard to see the ideas of the 18th century with out seeing simple mathematical understandings like "do unto others as you would others do unto you".  Many see our constitution as a product of Rousseau's "Social Contract" but this I think is an error.  I think our constitution can be better traced to the "Mayflower compact" and the Scottish Presbyterian's "Covenant" which goes back to Moses and is to some extent a rejection of the hierarchical structure of the Catholic Church for a simpler Christianity, a Christianity that follows written laws. The Catholic Church should get credit for the best calendar which was finally accepted by England in the 18th century and is clearly part of Science.  How can science not be grateful for a sun based calendar instead of a moon based one.

As one who does not find the 18th Century boring I might take some exception with some of the things you said or embellish some of the things you skimmed over. However, as you are looking at it as a Christian Historian I will make allowances. My focus has been on political, economic, military history. :) :) :)

This terribly important century is succinctly laid out in this.satisfying lecture. Another great video from a gifted teacher.

18th century cultural names are not well known???... Mozart... Bach... Handel... Vivaldi

Belgium pulled away from the Habsburg's control only after the Napoleonic wars. It declared itself an independent country in 1830. Not, as is narrated here, in the 17th century. It were the Northern Netherlands (i.e. the Dutch republic of the 7 provinces) which gained independence from Habsburg Spain, leading to the 80 years war from 1568 to 1648.

What about the 80 years war, belgium would remain hasburg until afther 1815. Anlgo-dutch wars, glorious revolution, eventually the british were taking over dutch trade monopoly. I've seen no mention of the role of the Dutch Republic. Beside that, great video and content!