<p><strong>🇩🇪 King Frederick William III of Prussia </strong></p><p>Discover the dramatic life and legacy of <strong>King Frederick William III (1770–1840)</strong>, the Prussian monarch who ruled during one of Europe’s most turbulent eras. This video explores how a shy and reluctant king transformed Prussia after devastating defeats by Napoleon—leading to sweeping military, social, and governmental reforms that helped shape modern Germany.</p><p>Special guest Ethan Soefje joins the show to cover:</p><ul><li><p>Frederick William III’s early life and accession to the throne</p></li><li><p>Prussia’s catastrophic losses at <strong>Jena–Auerstedt (1806)</strong></p></li><li><p>His complex relationship with <strong>Napoleon Bonaparte</strong></p></li><li><p>The influence of <strong>Queen Louise</strong>, one of Prussia’s most beloved figures</p></li><li><p>The Prussian Reform Movement (Scharnhorst, Stein, Hardenberg)</p></li><li><p>His leadership during the <strong>Wars of Liberation (1813–1815)</strong></p></li><li><p>The Congress of Vienna and the rise of Prussia as a European power</p></li><li><p>His later reign and long-term legacy on German unification</p></li></ul><p>This biography is perfect for fans of <strong>Napoleonic history</strong>, <strong>German history</strong>, and anyone interested in leadership under pressure.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>👍 Like, Comment, and Subscribe</strong> for more deep-dive history episodes.</p><p><strong>#FrederickWilliamIII #PrussianHistory #NapoleonicWars #KingsofPrussia #GermanHistory #HistoryDocumentary #GeneralsandNapoleon</strong></p>