Rococo: The Life And Times Of Prince Henry Of Prussia 1726-1802 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432508685)

Rococo: The Life And Times Of Prince Henry Of Prussia 1726-1802 is a biography written by A. E. Grantham. The book tells the story of Prince Henry of Prussia, who was born in 1726 and died in 1802. He was the younger brother of King Frederick II of Prussia, and the book explores his life and times in the context of the Rococo period.The book begins by introducing Prince Henry and his family, including his father, King Frederick William I of Prussia, and his brother, King Frederick II. It then goes on to explore Prince Henry's early life and education, his military career, and his relationships with his family and friends.Throughout the book, Grantham provides a detailed look at the political and social context of the Rococo period, including the Seven Years' War and the Enlightenment. He also explores the art and culture of the era, including the work of artists such as Antoine Watteau and Jean-Honor����� Fragonard.Overall, Rococo: The Life And Times Of Prince Henry Of Prussia 1726-1802 is a fascinating and informative biography that provides a unique perspective on the Rococo period and the life of one of its most interesting figures.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: A. E. Grantham
ISBN-10: 1432508687
ISBN-13: 9781432508685
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 284
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.64d