People of the Silesian Wars
The Silesian Wars (German: Schlesische Kriege) were three wars fought in the mid-18th century between Prussia (under King Frederick the Great) and Habsburg Austria (under Archduchess Maria Theresa) for control of the Central European region of Silesia (now in south-western Poland). The First (1740–1742) and Second (1744–1745) Silesian Wars formed parts of the wider War of the Austrian Succession, in which Prussia was a member of a coalition seeking territorial gain at Austria's expense.
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Frederick the Great
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Frederick II, king of Prussia from 1740 to 1786.
2 July 2015
Featuring: Tim Blanning, Katrin Kohl, Thomas Biskup
HistoryGerman critics of ChristianityWriters from BerlinGerman FreemasonsGerman male classical composers18th-century classical composersRoyal reburials18th-century male musiciansGerman classical composersPeople of the Silesian Wars18th-century German LGBTQ peoplePeople of the Age of EnlightenmentGerman military writersGerman opera librettists18th-century German composers18th-century art collectors, German art collectors, People of the War of the Bavarian Succession, Recipients of the Order of the White Eagle (Poland)18th centuryGermanyMusicMaria Theresa
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the reign of the Empress who upended the European order while strengthening Austria through reforms, alliances and strategic marriages.
22 October 2020
Featuring: Catriona Seth, Martyn Rady, Thomas Biskup