S2 E4: Frederick the Great

What makes a king “Great”? In this episode, we follow up on our exploration of Frederick’s intense and domineering father, the Soldier King, to uncover what shaped Frederick into a true Renaissance man. With secret lessons in music and literature, famously philosphers, the flute, and an incredible instinct for survival, Frederick became one of history’s most intriguing monarchs. Sure, he invaded another kingdom early in his reign - young and impulsive, we all are (or were) - but even he admi...