Holy cow, dude! Sweet work! A complete history Prussia is something I didn't realize I needed! I love your presentation attention to detail. Great series. I'm on board for the long haul!! 👍👍👍
Thanks! Will do! (About the monarchy question: neither are realistic but keeping in mind the historical pattern I'd have to go with France as well) Darksides I'd love to hear your reasoning about Germany though!
@@HoH My are purely nationalistic, As I feel Germany don't have A identity. As for France-Yeah, They do have thing for Revolutions. But their identity has been curved by Republism for so long that I cannot see them being anything but A Republic.
I found it funny how you decided to refer to Tadeusz Kościuszko solely by his first name, like "Nope, I'm not pronouncing that!" :) Seriously though, topics like the 3 May Constitution of 1791 or Kościuszko Uprising seem to be talked about so little in English, that I'm extremely happy when I see anybody mentioning them, even just as a footnote in the Prussian history.
@@HoH That's really great to hear! Regarding the pronunciation of Kościuszko, there is a fun little video that I think could help, "How to Say Kościuszko ‒ Video Explainer" on Culture.pl channel: th-cam.com/video/_4WxBvphIyg/w-d-xo.html&feature=emb_title It can actually teach you two ways to pronounce it: Polish and Belarussian. BTW I remember that you liked the progressive rock song about Józef Bem I once linked you, would you be interested in a more modern Belarussian punk rock tribute to Kościuszko? th-cam.com/video/HOdoZwYCOnw/w-d-xo.html
An interesting thing I read, not mentioned in this video is Prussia was actually not content with the extent of land they acquired from Poland. On top of everything else, and holy shit they got a lot, they also wanted Samogitia, Kurland and Krakow. These aggressive demands troubled the Austrians and Russians, and fearing diplomatic isolation, the Prussians chose to drop these claims. Imagine a 18th Century Prussia in control of Krakow, Samogitia and Kurland lmao. Basically a Ludendorff wet-dream 120 years early.
@@HoH Bugger... On one hand, Prussia is my favourite historical European country. On the other, I really like Napoleon, the liberal who dabbed on the libtards and made himself the emperor
In the various forms (?) of the German language, was Prussia the nation of origin for "High German"? If the differing forms or dialects of the German language could be attempted in the future, I could cross off a bucket list item. At 66, not certain how long I will be around to see it crossed off, LOL! Thank you for this most recent share!
I am not a linguist so if someone knows this better - please do correct me. There are several parts of your comment I want to unravel: 1) Prussia was a multi-ethnic state but not a nation in itself. Besides 'Germans', there were Poles, Slovaks, and Balts. 2) Prussia's name comes from the tribes that were colonized and almost annihilated by the Teutonic order around the 13th century. They simply took over the name Prussia for the eastern territory. 3) But contemporary High German apparently (I used Wikipedia to read about it) originated during the 15th century. Back then Prussia wasn't even an autonomous Duchy. I highly doubt it originated there. The Margravate of Brandenburg could have played a role in its development, I suppose, but Wikipedia doesn't mention the Margravate at all. I'm sorry I cannot elaborate on your question further, I genuinely barely know anything about it but find it very interesting. So I encourage anyone that knows more about this to join the conversation!
No "High german" is not related to Prussia and much older, it´s history is complicated but it originates in the difference between "Hochdeutsch" (High German) and "Niederdeutsch" (Low German) which has nothing to do with it being a high or a lower class language but with regions, "High German" was spoken in the higher mountain regions while "Low German" was spoken in the Lowlands (Netherlands) and was closer to dutch, it only survives in a dialect called "Plattdeutsch" (flat German). But the final canonization of "High German" as the standard language came only later through the Martin Luther Bible.
Holy cow, dude! Sweet work! A complete history Prussia is something I didn't realize I needed! I love your presentation attention to detail. Great series. I'm on board for the long haul!! 👍👍👍
Impressive territorial gains in such a short time, another greta episode Oscar, thank you.
Aww man. I've been missing out. I didnt even notice the uploads! Keep up the good work, man!
Who do you think has the better chance of restoring their Monarchy:Gernany or France ?
@@savagedarksider5934 Ooo. In modern times? I'd say France since they have a history of revolutions. Lol.
@@zechariahtlee I respectfully disagree with you. I think Germany has A better chance of restoring its Monarchy between France and Germany.
Thanks! Will do!
(About the monarchy question: neither are realistic but keeping in mind the historical pattern I'd have to go with France as well)
Darksides I'd love to hear your reasoning about Germany though!
@@HoH My are purely nationalistic, As I feel Germany don't have A identity. As for France-Yeah, They do have thing for Revolutions. But their identity has been curved by Republism for so long that I cannot see them being anything but A Republic.
Thanks for sharing 👍🏻
I found it funny how you decided to refer to Tadeusz Kościuszko solely by his first name, like "Nope, I'm not pronouncing that!" :)
Seriously though, topics like the 3 May Constitution of 1791 or Kościuszko Uprising seem to be talked about so little in English, that I'm extremely happy when I see anybody mentioning them, even just as a footnote in the Prussian history.
I want to give the partitions their own video after I finish the documentary. And yes I had to edit his last name out because I kept butchering it
@@HoH That's really great to hear! Regarding the pronunciation of Kościuszko, there is a fun little video that I think could help, "How to Say Kościuszko ‒ Video Explainer" on Culture.pl channel:
th-cam.com/video/_4WxBvphIyg/w-d-xo.html&feature=emb_title
It can actually teach you two ways to pronounce it: Polish and Belarussian.
BTW I remember that you liked the progressive rock song about Józef Bem I once linked you, would you be interested in a more modern Belarussian punk rock tribute to Kościuszko?
th-cam.com/video/HOdoZwYCOnw/w-d-xo.html
Kosh-chewsh-ko I believe is how you say it - not how Australians say it. (Our tallest mountain is named after him)
Great video! already excited for the next one
Good work man
Thank you! 😃
What a great video :)
Thanks!
Poland can *not* catch a break, historically
Not to mention completely revolutionising western art music by the patronage of new works from composers across Europe ;)
when do you think youll continue this series?
An interesting thing I read, not mentioned in this video is Prussia was actually not content with the extent of land they acquired from Poland. On top of everything else, and holy shit they got a lot, they also wanted Samogitia, Kurland and Krakow. These aggressive demands troubled the Austrians and Russians, and fearing diplomatic isolation, the Prussians chose to drop these claims. Imagine a 18th Century Prussia in control of Krakow, Samogitia and Kurland lmao. Basically a Ludendorff wet-dream 120 years early.
I can't wait for the next episode
The Napoleonic wars!
@@HoH Bugger... On one hand, Prussia is my favourite historical European country. On the other, I really like Napoleon, the liberal who dabbed on the libtards and made himself the emperor
Where is the next episode? I’m not able to find it
0:56 Now I can't get out of my head an imagined image of Kaiser Wilhelm II being fat..
Like a certain fat guy in the Luftwaffe...
Comentario para ayudar el canal.
In the various forms (?) of the German language, was Prussia the nation of origin for "High German"? If the differing forms or dialects of the German language could be attempted in the future, I could cross off a bucket list item. At 66, not certain how long I will be around to see it crossed off, LOL! Thank you for this most recent share!
I am not a linguist so if someone knows this better - please do correct me. There are several parts of your comment I want to unravel:
1) Prussia was a multi-ethnic state but not a nation in itself. Besides 'Germans', there were Poles, Slovaks, and Balts.
2) Prussia's name comes from the tribes that were colonized and almost annihilated by the Teutonic order around the 13th century. They simply took over the name Prussia for the eastern territory.
3) But contemporary High German apparently (I used Wikipedia to read about it) originated during the 15th century. Back then Prussia wasn't even an autonomous Duchy. I highly doubt it originated there. The Margravate of Brandenburg could have played a role in its development, I suppose, but Wikipedia doesn't mention the Margravate at all.
I'm sorry I cannot elaborate on your question further, I genuinely barely know anything about it but find it very interesting. So I encourage anyone that knows more about this to join the conversation!
No "High german" is not related to Prussia and much older, it´s history is complicated but it originates in the difference between "Hochdeutsch" (High German) and "Niederdeutsch" (Low German) which has nothing to do with it being a high or a lower class language but with regions, "High German" was spoken in the higher mountain regions while "Low German" was spoken in the Lowlands (Netherlands) and was closer to dutch, it only survives in a dialect called "Plattdeutsch" (flat German). But the final canonization of "High German" as the standard language came only later through the Martin Luther Bible.
@@zabooza74 Thanks! Very interesting
Fat Wilhelm, very funny stuff.
"esoteric offshoot of Freemasonry", do you mean the Rite of Strict Observance?
Rosicrucianism. :)
@@alexandernicholls2127 So yes: Rite of Strict Observance
It's a tragedy for humanity that Prussia was destroyed
I wouldn't say that.
@@EuropeanQoheleth Catholics have always been on the wrong side of history
Friedrich Wilhelm II was weak as in regards to Prussian military might