Thomas Biskup
Lecturer in Early Modern History at the University of Hull
2 episodes
Covers topics in categories such as:
German critics of Christianity18th-century classical composersNobility from Vienna18th-century German composersGerman opera librettistsRoyal reburialsGerman classical composersGerman FreemasonsPeople of the Age of EnlightenmentHabsburg monarchs of BohemiaPeople of the Silesian WarsAustrian Roman Catholics, Austrian princesses, Daughters of emperorsHistoryGerman military writersGerman male classical composers18th-century male musiciansWriters from Berlin18th-century German LGBTQ people18th-century art collectors, German art collectors, People of the War of the Bavarian Succession, Recipients of the Order of the White Eagle (Poland)
Maria 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
Also featuring: Catriona Seth, Martyn Rady
Frederick the Great
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Frederick II, king of Prussia from 1740 to 1786.
2 July 2015
Also featuring: Tim Blanning, Katrin Kohl
History18th-century German composersGerman opera librettistsGerman military writersGerman male classical composersRoyal reburials18th-century male musiciansGerman critics of ChristianityGerman classical composersGerman FreemasonsWriters from BerlinPeople of the Age of Enlightenment18th-century classical composersPeople of the Silesian Wars18th-century German LGBTQ people18th-century art collectors, German art collectors, People of the War of the Bavarian Succession, Recipients of the Order of the White Eagle (Poland)