In this week's episode, Katja and Chris are joined by Professor Tim Blanning to discuss Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland. Famous for his strength, mistresses and lavish parties, Augustus has been called one of Europe's worst monarchs. They explore how he won and lost the Polish crown, his failures in the Great Northern War, and his triumph as the patron who transformed Dresden. So was he really such a bad king?
Books
Augustus the Strong: A Study in Artistic Greatness and Political Fiasco
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Augustus-Strong-Artistic-Greatness-Political/dp/0241705142
The Pursuit of Glory: Europe 1648-1815
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pursuit-Glory-Europe-1648-1815/dp/014016667X/
Frederick the Great: King of Prussia
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Frederick-Great-Prussia-Tim-Blanning/dp/0141039191/
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