I will be at the Seven Years War Convention in South Bend, Indiana on April 6th. More info is below, hope to see you there! https://sywconvention.blogspot.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

In this episode, we take a look into one of the most insane situations that took place during Frederick the Great's life and times: the Jacobite Uprising of 1745. This episode looks at the very beginning of the rebellion against Great Britain's government.  My Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcast Amazon Wishlist for Books: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/UZK1RES5MF5F?ref_=wl_share Email for questions: aavdakov01@gmail.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast Hosted on Acast. See ..read more

In this episode, we discuss Frederick's involvement in Prussia's music scene, his own works, and an evening with one of the world's most important composers.  My Links: Amazon Wishlist for Books: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/UZK1RES5MF5F?ref_=wl_share Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcast Email for questions: aavdakov01@gmail.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

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_share Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcast Email for questions: aavdakov01@gmail.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

On today's episode we talk about one of Frederick's "great" battles: Hohenfriedberg. We also take a look at the military and diplomatic situation in the first half of 1745. This battle sure was a doozy to attempt to explain. My Links: Amazon Wishlist for Books: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/UZK1RES5MF5F?ref_=wl_share Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcast Email for questions: aavdakov01@gmail.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

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_podcast Amazon Wishlist for Books: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/UZK1RES5MF5F?ref_=wl_share Email for questions: aavdakov01@gmail.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

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_share Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcast Email for questions: aavdakov01@gmail.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

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_share Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcast Email for questions: aavdakov01@gmail.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

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: Ad-free Episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcast Email for questions: aavdakov01@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

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-war Self-guided walk https://www.whitlams-berlin-tours.com/tips-for-your-trip/tag/Potsdam My Links: Ad-free Episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcast Email for questions: aavdakov01@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_po ..read more