History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 14
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2008-06-16 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #2114 |
Description
"History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 14" 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, a project Carlyle pursued for over three decades. The Scottish historian dedicated thirteen laborious years to research and writing, traveling twice to Germany to study battlefields and source materials. The result was hailed as a masterwork of literary genius—praised for its vivid characterization, wit, and narrative power that brought history to life with unprecedented vitality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)