History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 18
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2008-06-16 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #2118 |
Description
"History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 18" 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, from his early years through his military campaigns and reign as King of Prussia. Carlyle devoted thirteen years to researching and writing this epic, touring German battlefields and studying extensive source materials. The result was hailed as a masterwork of literary genius—a vivid, witty portrait that brought historical figures to life with unprecedented realism and moral insight. (This is an automatically generated summary.)