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History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 16   By: (1795-1881)

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Thomas Carlyle's "History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 16" is a thorough and meticulously detailed account of the life and reign of one of Europe's most influential monarchs. Carlyle's writing is engaging and immersive, drawing readers into the world of 18th-century Prussia and the political intricacies of Friedrich's rule.

The book delves into Friedrich's military strategies, political maneuverings, and personal relationships, providing a comprehensive portrait of the man behind the legend. Carlyle's research is evident in his exhaustive footnotes and references, demonstrating his dedication to accuracy and thoroughness.

While the length and density of the text may be daunting to some readers, those with an interest in European history and military strategy will find this volume to be a valuable resource. Carlyle's prose is eloquent and engaging, making even the most complex historical events accessible to the general reader.

Overall, "History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 16" is a scholarly and compelling work that sheds light on a pivotal period in European history. Carlyle's expertise and passion for his subject shine through in this volume, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the life and times of Friedrich II.

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HISTORY OF FRIEDRICH II. OF PRUSSIA

FREDERICK THE GREAT

By Thomas Carlyle

BOOK XVI. THE TEN YEARS OF PEACE. 1746 1756.

Chapter I. SANS SOUCI.

Friedrich has now climbed the heights, and sees himself on the upper table land of Victory and Success; his desperate life and death struggles triumphantly ended. What may be ahead, nobody knows; but here is fair outlook that his enemies and Austria itself have had enough of him. No wringing of his Silesia from this "bad Man." Not to be overset, this one, by never such exertions; oversets US, on the contrary, plunges us heels over head into the ditch, so often as we like to apply to him; nothing but heavy beatings, disastrous breaking of crowns, to be had on trying there! "Five Victories!" as Voltaire keeps counting on his fingers, with upturned eyes, Mollwitz, Chotusitz, Striegau, Sohr, Kesselsdorf (the last done by Anhalt; but omitting Hennersdorf, and that sudden slitting of the big Saxon Austrian Projects into a cloud of feathers, as fine a feat as any), "Five Victories!" counts Voltaire; calling on everybody (or everybody but Friedrich himself, who is easily sated with that kind of thing) to admire. In the world are many opinions about Friedrich. In Austria, for instance, what an opinion; sinister, gloomy in the extreme: or in England, which derives from Austria, only with additional dimness, and with gloomy new provocations of its own before long! Many opinions about Friedrich, all dim enough: but this, that he is a very demon for fighting, and the stoutest King walking the Earth just now, may well be a universal one... Continue reading book >>


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