History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Appendix By: Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881)
The "History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Appendix" by Thomas Carlyle is an insightful exploration of the life and legacy of one of Europe's most controversial monarchs. Carlyle's thorough research and engaging writing style bring Friedrich II's story to life, painting a vivid picture of his rise to power and reign over Prussia. The appendix delves into specific aspects of Friedrich's rule, shedding light on his military strategy, political maneuverings, and personal relationships. Carlyle's analysis is both informative and thought-provoking, challenging readers to reconsider their assumptions about Friedrich II and the era in which he lived. Overall, Carlyle's appendix serves as a valuable companion piece to his larger work on Friedrich II, offering additional depth and context to a complex historical figure. Whether you're a history buff or simply curious about one of Europe's most intriguing rulers, this appendix is a must-read for anyone interested in delving deeper into the life and times of Friedrich II of Prussia. First Page: HISTORY OF FRIEDRICH II. OF PRUSSIA FREDERICK THE GREAT By Thomas Carlyle APPENDIX. This Piece, it would seem, was translated sixteen years ago; some four or five years before any part of the present HISTORY OF FRIEDRICH got to paper. The intercalated bits of Commentary were, as is evident, all or mostly written at the same time: these also, though they are now become, in parts, SUPERFLUOUS to a reader that has been diligent, I have not thought of changing, where not compelled. Here and there, especially in the Introductory Part, some slight additions have crept in; which the above kind of reader will possibly enough detect; and may even have, for friendly reasons, some vestige of interest in assigning to their new date and comparing with the old. (NOTE OF 1868.) A DAY WITH FRIEDRICH. (23d July, 1779.) "OBERAMTMANN (Head Manager) Fromme" was a sister's son of Poet, Gleim, Gleim Canon of Halberstadt, who wrote Prussian "grenadier songs" in, or in reference to, the Seven Years War, songs still printed, but worth little; who begged once, after Friedrich's death, an OLD HAT of his, and took it with him to Halberstadt (where I hope it still is); who had a "Temple of Honor," or little Garden house so named, with Portraits of his Friends hung in it; who put Jean Paul VERY SOON there, with a great explosion of praises; and who, in short, seems to have been a very good effervescent creature, at last rather wealthy too, and able to effervesce with some comfort; Oberamtmann Fromme, I say, was this Gleim's Nephew; and stood as a kind of Royal Land Bailiff under Frederick the Great, in a tract of country called the RHYN LUCH (a dreadfully moory country of sands and quagmires, all green and fertile now, some twenty or thirty miles northwest of Berlin); busy there in 1779, and had been for some years past... Continue reading book >>

History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Appendix By: Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881)

The "History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Appendix" by Thomas Carlyle is an insightful exploration of the life and legacy of one of Europe's most controversial monarchs. Carlyle's thorough research and engaging writing style bring Friedrich II's story to life, painting a vivid picture of his rise to power and reign over Prussia.

The appendix delves into specific aspects of Friedrich's rule, shedding light on his military strategy, political maneuverings, and personal relationships. Carlyle's analysis is both informative and thought-provoking, challenging readers to reconsider their assumptions about Friedrich II and the era in which he lived.

Overall, Carlyle's appendix serves as a valuable companion piece to his larger work on Friedrich II, offering additional depth and context to a complex historical figure. Whether you're a history buff or simply curious about one of Europe's most intriguing rulers, this appendix is a must-read for anyone interested in delving deeper into the life and times of Friedrich II of Prussia.

First Page:

HISTORY OF FRIEDRICH II. OF PRUSSIA

FREDERICK THE GREAT

By Thomas Carlyle

APPENDIX.

This Piece, it would seem, was translated sixteen years ago; some four or five years before any part of the present HISTORY OF FRIEDRICH got to paper. The intercalated bits of Commentary were, as is evident, all or mostly written at the same time: these also, though they are now become, in parts, SUPERFLUOUS to a reader that has been diligent, I have not thought of changing, where not compelled. Here and there, especially in the Introductory Part, some slight additions have crept in; which the above kind of reader will possibly enough detect; and may even have, for friendly reasons, some vestige of interest in assigning to their new date and comparing with the old. (NOTE OF 1868.)

A DAY WITH FRIEDRICH. (23d July, 1779.)

"OBERAMTMANN (Head Manager) Fromme" was a sister's son of Poet, Gleim, Gleim Canon of Halberstadt, who wrote Prussian "grenadier songs" in, or in reference to, the Seven Years War, songs still printed, but worth little; who begged once, after Friedrich's death, an OLD HAT of his, and took it with him to Halberstadt (where I hope it still is); who had a "Temple of Honor," or little Garden house so named, with Portraits of his Friends hung in it; who put Jean Paul VERY SOON there, with a great explosion of praises; and who, in short, seems to have been a very good effervescent creature, at last rather wealthy too, and able to effervesce with some comfort; Oberamtmann Fromme, I say, was this Gleim's Nephew; and stood as a kind of Royal Land Bailiff under Frederick the Great, in a tract of country called the RHYN LUCH (a dreadfully moory country of sands and quagmires, all green and fertile now, some twenty or thirty miles northwest of Berlin); busy there in 1779, and had been for some years past... Continue reading book >>

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