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History's worst dad | Prussia's soldier king and Frederick the Great

Welcome to House of History. In a study of the relationship between Frederick William, ‘the Soldier King, and his son ...
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Prussia, the French Revolution and the Partitions of Poland (1786-1797)

Last week we have seen Prussia shock the European theatre under Frederick the Great. As he passed away childless, his nephew, ...
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Frederick the Great and the Enigma of Prussia

Historian Christopher Clark re-examines the life and achievements of one of Germany's most colourful and controversial leaders, a philosopher and cultured 'Prince of the Enlightenment' whose ...
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Tourists leave potatoes on Frederick the Great's grave. They're perpetuating a German myth

POTSDAM, Germany (AP) — Generations of Germans believe Frederick the Great brought the beloved potato to Germany. The legend is this: King Frederick II of Prussia wanted his subjects to eat potatoes, ...
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Tourists leave potatoes on Frederick the Great’s grave. They’re perpetuating a German myth

POTSDAM, Germany (AP) — Generations of Germans believe Frederick the Great brought the beloved potato to Germany. The legend is this: King Frederick II of Prussia wanted his subjects to eat potatoes, ...