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  • Die Deutschen Preußens Friedrich und die Kaiserin (Season 1, Episode 6)
  • TV Episode | 43 min | Documentary, History

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Preußens Friedrich und die Kaiserin (Season 1, Episode 6)
TV Episode | 43 min | Documentary, History
Frederic II the Great of Prussia and the contemporary Habsburg imperial couple, archduchess Maria Theresia and husband Francis, rivaled for preeminence in the German heartland of the empire. Frederic modeled his capital Berlin on ...See moreFrederic II the Great of Prussia and the contemporary Habsburg imperial couple, archduchess Maria Theresia and husband Francis, rivaled for preeminence in the German heartland of the empire. Frederic modeled his capital Berlin on Versailles, Vienna was Europe's grandest royal city. Frederic's superior army, an immense burden on his small population, performed superbly in great wars, mainly over Silesia and Saxony. Still, they were excessive risks, possibly the result of a most frustrated youth as sensitive, culture-hungry crown prince abused by a brutish father who even executed his best friend. The rivalry was key in European alliances. Maria Theresia had to be bailed out by her Hungarian nobility. Written by KGF Vissers See less
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Directors
Olaf Götz | Stephan Koester (documentary segments) | Erica von Moeller (documentary segments)
Writers
Uwe Kersken (creator) (co-writer) | Annette Tewes
Cinematographers
Jörg Adams (documentary segments) | Matthias Haedecke
Production Designer
Stavros Amoutzias
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Nov 11, 2008
Release date
Nov 11, 2008 (Germany)
Awards
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1 nomination

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