History Of Friedrich II Of Prussia Called Frederick The Great V2 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428649026)

""History of Friedrich II of Prussia Called Frederick the Great"" is a two-volume book written by the Scottish historian and essayist Thomas Carlyle. The book is a detailed biography of the life and reign of Frederick II, the King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. Volume two of the book covers the later years of Frederick's reign, including his military campaigns, political maneuvers, and personal life. Carlyle delves into the character of Frederick, exploring his strengths and weaknesses as a leader and as a person. The book also examines the social and political context of Frederick's time, including the Seven Years' War and the Enlightenment. Carlyle's writing style is highly descriptive and often poetic, making the book a pleasure to read for those interested in history and literature. Overall, ""History of Friedrich II of Prussia Called Frederick the Great"" is a comprehensive and insightful account of one of the most important figures in European history.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: 1428649026
ISBN-13: 9781428649026
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2006
Pages: 360
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.80d