This video shows the borders and populations of each country in Europe, for every year since 400 BC.
Vassal states and colonies are not included in the count of a country’s population.

Vide by Cottereau
 
SOURCES

1. Population:
– Angus Maddison (2003), Historical Statistic for the World Economy
– Colin McEvedy & Richard Jones (1978), Atlas of World Population History
– Tacitus.nu

2. Borders:
– EmperorTigerstar – The History of Europe: Every Year
– EmperorTigerstar – The History of the Middle East: Every Year
– Ollie Bye – The History of Africa: Every Year

3. Music:
– mrgice3 – Gladiator – The Battle Super Theme Song