Frederick the Great, Discussion Post 23

[cahn]

aaaaaand it's time for a new discussion post! :D (you guys are so fast!)

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Re: Philip V of Spain

[cahn]

Wooooow. That's all fascinating! Especially the part about his bipolar disorder and Isabella's sleep schedule, omg.

Re: Philip V of Spain

[mildred_of_midgard]

I find it interesting enough that at some point I might see if I can find a book on the subject of 18th century Spain, but for now I've got Horowski, Wikipedia, and this book on the War of the Spanish Succession that occasionally acknowledges Philip V exists (and at least situates him with respect to European politics of the time).

Re: Philip V of Spain

[mildred_of_midgard]

Disclaimer that this is more subject to errors than usual, because I'm writing largely from my memories of Horowski 6-8 weeks ago, and I can't skim the relevant pages quickly to review, because they're in German. :P (One day!)

Re: Philip V of Spain

[mildred_of_midgard]

Oh, and I forgot to give you his dates, duh. 1700-1746, so Relevant to Our Interests^TM. Seven-month abdication in 1724. War of the Spanish Succession is 1701-1714.