History Of Friedrich II Of Prussia Called Frederick The Great V1 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162984674)

The book ""History of Friedrich II of Prussia Called Frederick the Great V1"" is a detailed account of the life and reign of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was the King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. The book is written by Thomas Carlyle, a Scottish historian and essayist, and is the first volume of a two-volume series.The book covers Frederick's early life, including his upbringing under his strict father, King Frederick William I, and his military training. It also delves into his ascension to the throne and his subsequent military campaigns, including the Seven Years' War, which saw Prussia emerge as a major European power.Carlyle's writing style is highly descriptive and vivid, providing readers with a clear picture of Frederick's personality, his relationships with his family and advisors, and his military tactics. The book also explores the social and political context of Frederick's reign, including the Enlightenment movement and the tensions between Prussia and other European powers.Overall, ""History of Friedrich II of Prussia Called Frederick the Great V1"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of Europe's most important historical figures, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Prussia, Germany, or Europe as a whole.In Ten Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Thomas Carlyle
ISBN-10: 1162984678
ISBN-13: 9781162984674
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70d