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History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 17Thomas Carlyle

History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 17

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Original author: Thomas Carlyle

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"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 that captivated readers from Emerson to Theodore Roosevelt.

History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 17, by Thomas Carlyle. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #2117.

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8 Chapters

  1. 1.Chapter I: What Friedrich Had Read in the Menzel Documents5,311 words
  2. 2.Chapter II: English Diplomacies Abroad, in Prospect of a French War4,098 words
  3. 3.Chapter III: French-English War Breaks Out3,441 words
  4. 4.Chapter IV: Friedrich Puts a Question at Vienna, Twice Over4,980 words
  1. 5.Chapter V: Friedrich Blockades the Saxons in Pirna Country5,430 words
  2. 6.Chapter VI: Battle of Lobositz3,765 words
  3. 7.Chapter VII: The Saxons Get Out of Pirna on Dismal Terms5,622 words
  4. 8.Chapter VIII: Winter in Dresden3,642 words