World Leaders in Wartime: Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony
World Leaders in Wartime: Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony
Popularly known as “the Strong” for his formidable physical vigor and power, Augustus II came to power in Saxony in 1694 and won the throne of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth three years later. He then proceeded to conduct military operations against the Turks that resulted in the Treaty of Karlowitz before forming alliances with the rulers of […]