The Life and Times of Frederick the Great

Today's episode Zack Twamley and I discuss the diplomacy that led up to Frederick's invasion of Silesia. This is a recap episode that provides a summary of what happened in the podcast from the beginning until now with a major focus on Frederick's invasion of Silesia.  

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This episode discusses British history with a focus on the monarchy dispute and Parliament from 1688 to 1715. This is to gain context behind why the British chose their political stance in the First Silesian War. 

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This episode discusses the structure and reform of Frederick the Great's colorful cavalry.

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This week's episode focuses on Maria Theresa's perspective of the First Silesian War and its conclusion. 

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This week is a mini-biography of Maria Theresa, the woman who inherited the Habsburg lands. This episode is crucial to gain a different perspective than the Prussian view of the beginning of the War of Austrian Succession.

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This week we go back to the campaigning of Frederick's army. His army fights a major battle in this episode against the Austrians.

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This week, we will be focusing on the equipment and tactics the Prussian infantry used throughout the reign of Frederick the Great. 

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Musket Firing Demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlU70PfpdPU

These next two episodes will be discussing the most important part of Frederick's army: the infantry. 

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During this episode, talks are made between the powers of Europe to see what their aims are for this new war. 

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This episode discusses the spring campaign of the First Silesian War and Frederick's dramatic role in its first major battle. 

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Blog for a more detailed account: http://obscurebattles.blogspot.com/2013/02/mollwitz-1741.html

In this episode, King Frederick II in Prussia invades the Austrian province of Silesia and Europe must now react to his brash action.

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In this episode, King Frederick Wilhelm I dies and Frederick finally becomes king.

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This episode discusses Frederick the Great's first book he wrote on his political philosophy. This book helps explains why he did what he did on the throne

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This is a mini-biography of one of the most important figures of Early Modern European history. He inspired Frederick the Great to be a great general. 

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This is not about the history of Frederick the Great's life and times but a call to action to help the Ukrainians during this deadly time. I will donate half of the ad revenue I receive from this podcast, not just this episode. You can donate using the following links.

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This episode is about what happened after Katte was executed, Frederick the Great's wife, his sexuality, and his residence at Rheinsburg. This evidence is based upon research that scholars have done, however all mistakes are my own.

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This episode discusses the religious transformation leading up to Frederick the Great's succession. The episode begins where our podcast first began in 1509 and ends in 1740.

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This is not about the history of Frederick the Great, but it dives into what the past, present, and future of the podcast looks like. 

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This episode discusses the Pragmatic Sanction, the drama of the Habsburg royal family during the early 1700s, and is a prelude to the events of 1740. 

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When Frederick the Great was 10 years old, it was believed that King Frederick Wilhelm would die. So Frederick Wilhelm wrote a political testament as instructions to his son when he would rule. 

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This will be my last episode for a few months due to me being back in college, thank you all for listening so far.

This episode is a really sad one so hold onto your hats. It's about the escape attempt of Crown Prince Frederick and the Double Marriage.

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This episode is about Frederick the Great's upbringing and its consequences.

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We talk about the explosion of the Swedish Empire, the rise of Russia, and more on today's podcast.

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Today's subject is the creation of the Kingdom in Prussia. The Red Eagle of Brandenburg has now been replaced by the Black Eagle of Prussia.

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Today we talk about Louis XIV's rise to be the continental superpower in Europe and how this would eventually affect Frederick the Great.

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Today's topic is about the second half of Frederick Wilhelm's reign as well as the famed battle of Fehrbellin.

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Today I talk about Brandenburg, The Thirty Years War, and the Elector Georg Wilhelm.

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Today I discuss why I'm doing this, greatness, and stuff about the HRE

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