The Life and Times of Frederick the Great

In this episode, the Prussian Army fights two battles, Frederick fights in one of these, and he earns the epithet "The Great".My Links: Amazon Wishlist for Books: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/UZK1RES5MF5F?ref_=wl_sharePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcastEmail for questions: aavdakov01@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast

We have a special guest today! Dr. Jonathan Abel is a professor at Fort Leavenworth who specializes in French history during the 18th Century. On today's episode, we focus on the interesting story of Maurice de Saxe.My Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcastAmazon Wishlist for Books: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/UZK1RES5MF5F?ref_=wl_shareEmail for questions: aavdakov01@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast

Fritz invades the Austrian Province of Bohemia and begins the Second Silesian War!My Links: Amazon Wishlist for Books: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/UZK1RES5MF5F?ref_=wl_sharePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcastEmail for questions: aavdakov01@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast

In today's episode, we'll talk about the relationship between Voltaire and Frederick, the diplomatic situation during the time after the First Silesian War, and some military reforms in the Prussian military. My Links: Amazon Wishlist for Books: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/UZK1RES5MF5F?ref_=wl_shareAd-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcastEmail for questions: aavdakov01@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast

Welcome back to the first regular narrative episode in a long time! Today, we focus on the British involvement in the War of Austrian Succession. In particular, we focus on the growth of the Pragmatic Army and the Battle of Dettingen. This episode ties in why I talked about the British so much over the last few episodes.My Links: Amazon Wishlist for Books: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/UZK1RES5MF5F?ref_=wl_shareAd-free Episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcastEmail for questions: aavdakov01@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast

On today's episode, special guest and writer of a dissertation, Rhun Hughes, and I talk about the historiography surrounding the history of Frederick the Great. What is historiography? Listen and find out!My Links: Amazon Wishlist for Books: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/UZK1RES5MF5F?ref_=wl_shareAd-free Episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcastEmail for questions: aavdakov01@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast

The History of Frederick the Great still lives in Potsdam! Hear how Tour Guide Jonny Whitlam interacts with this history. Jonny's Links: Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/whitlamsberlintours/Potsdam Tour https://www.whitlams-berlin-tours.com/potsdam-day-trip-from-berlin-palaces-parks-prussians-and-the-cold-warSelf-guided walk https://www.whitlams-berlin-tours.com/tips-for-your-trip/tag/PotsdamMy Links: Amazon Wishlist for Books: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/UZK1RES5MF5F?ref_=wl_shareAd-free Episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcastEmail for questions: aavdakov01@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcastRestaurants mentioned: HeubergerHavelbohneAlexandrowkaMeiereiHistoric WindmillKongsnaesWirtshaus MoorlakeDer Butt 

Can misinformation about the 18th century really be damaging? In this conversation with Brandon Fisichella, Public Historian/YouTuber, we intend to answer this question. Wait till the end for an actual positive ending on this show! Brandon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonF/featured  Joseph "Plumb" Martin's Memoir: https://www.perlego.com/book/110981/memoir-of-a-revolutionary-soldier-the-narrative-of-joseph-plumb-martin-pdf Patreon For Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcastEmail for questions: aavdakov01@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast