History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 17 by Thomas Carlyle
"History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 17" by Thomas Carlyle is part of a six-volume biography published between 1858 and 1865. This monumental work chronicles the life of Frederick the Great of Prussia, born from Carlyle's decades-long fascination with the soldier-king. Drawing on extensive German research, battlefield tours, and countless historical sources, Carlyle crafted what contemporaries called his "grandest" work—a vivid portrait blending military history, philosophical insight, and literary genius
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| Author | Carlyle, Thomas, 1795-1881 |
|---|---|
| Title | History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 17 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Friedrich_II._of_Prussia,_Called_Frederick_the_Great |
| Credits | Produced by D.R. Thompson and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DD: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany |
| Subject | Social problems |
| Subject | Frederick II, King of Prussia, 1712-1786 |
| Subject | Prussia (Germany) -- History -- Frederick II, 1740-1786 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2117 |
| Release Date | Jun 16, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 4, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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