Articles related to "Frederick The Great"

Frederick was well educated and also committed to increasing the power of the Prussian state. He also achieved some of Prussia's greatest victories.

Frederick the Great brought prosperity to Prussia during the 18th century, establishing The Enlightenment and fighting wars with Austria, Russia and France.

Frederick the Great was responsible for raising Berlin from a poor, unsophisticated city to a thriving, imperial capital.

After the initial invasion of Silesia by Prussian forces, Austria strikes back at the country and her allies in a desperate attempt to control the region.

Euler produced more work and of high quality than any other mathematician in history. His contemporaries dubbed him "Analysis Incarnate."

The beginning of the Seven Years' War was a precarious time. A system of alliances brought large armies together for a battle across the European continent.

The Diplomatic Revolution of 1756 was the prelude to the Seven Years' War, establishing the alliances that would stand for the duration of the conflict.

Leonard Euler left his indelible mark on almost every area of mathematics, publishing hundreds upon hundreds of mathematical papers and volumes throughout his career.

Biography of British writer, philosopher, and critic Thomas Carlyle, a leading thinker of his day, famous for The History of Frederick the Great.

For beautiful architecture, a taste of Germany's royal past, and a look at the movies of today, Potsdam, Germany is a fantastic day trip out of Berlin.

From the Great Elector Frederick William of Brandenburg to Emperor William II of Germany, the Hohenzollerns ruled Prussia and expanded its territory.

King Frederick Wilhelm I of Prussia was a decent king in many regards, but he is perhaps best known for raising up a large army of giant men.

Although Catherine the Great corresponded with Voltaire, Diderot, and Montesquieu, her reforms never infringed on her autocratic principles as absolute ruler in Russia.

Frederick William I was the first king of Prussia. He would establish Absolutism in Prussia and give the state its distinct military character.

The Congress of Vienna was a peace conference held after the Napoleonic Wars of the early 19th Century. It redrew the boundaries of Germany and Prussia.

Maria Theresa must fight off Prussia and the Bourbon Family for her right to rule as Empress of Austria.

Handel's Messiah is a story of resurrection. It is both the biblical story of Christ's life and resurrection on earth, and the story of Handel's return from oblivion.

Arabian Horses were imporoved in speed and endurance over time through breeding.

Since its inception, the German Federal Republic has paid billions in restitution to countries, notably Israel, and individuals that suffered under the Third Reich.

Following Empress Elizabeth to the Russian throne in 1761, Peter III rapidly fell into disfavor with the military and the aristocracy, resulting in a palace coup.

The environmentally friendly potato is the world's most important non-cereal crop.

A current project sponsored by the US military is the design for the battlefield of decision-making killer machines with moral "judgement". Is this a good thing?

Built as the fourth Winter Palace during the reign of Elizabeth and enlarged by Catherine the Great, the Winter Palace on the Neva River was the symbol of Imperial power.

It's no coincidence that a large number of famous leaders have last names ending with the letter "n". This "n" factor applies to an amazing number of famous leaders.

The desire to link the French and American Revolutions stems from French help after the Battle of Saratoga in 1777 but the facts indicate other considerations.

Keeping his nobles busy with concerts, hunting, and other diversions was not Louis' only motive for the construction of a French symbol of Absolute Monarchy.

Louis XIV was determined to rule on his own following the death of Cardinal Mazarin in 1661 and proceeded to create a legacy that keeps historians debating.

Germany has 32 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List. These cultural, architectural, and natural treasures help explain German influence in humanity's common heritage.