Revolutionary breaks out across Europe continent from France to Romania, Denmark to Italy. Slowly the authorities regained control but were unable to reverse all of the changes. Most governments, for example, kept some form of constitution, and liberals worked hard to defend what was left of their achievements. The events of 1848 gave millions of Europeans their first taste of politics, and remained an inspiration for later generations.  www.patreon.com/historyeurope www.historyeurope.net Music: Robert Schumann - Kinderszenen, courtesy of musopen.org Picture: The revolutionary barricades in Vienna in May 1848 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.