The Life and Times of Frederick the Great

In today's episode, we focus on Britain's war against Spain as well as its diplomatic entanglements in Europe. We also discuss the end of the term of Britain's longest-serving Prime Minister.

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

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