An edition of Frederick the Great
(2016)
Frederick the Great
King of Prussia
First U.S. edition.
by T. C. W. Blanning
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A portrait of the contradictory ruler who helped elevate Prussia to a first-rate power in the eighteenth century explores such topics as his military accomplishments, his long relationship with Voltaire, and his embrace of Enlightenment philosophies.
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Kings and rulers, Intellectual life, Seven Years' War, 1756-1763, Influence, Social change, Military leadership, Enlightenment, Biography, History, Frederick ii, king of prussia, 1712-1786, Prussia (germany), history, Germany, intellectual life, Germany, kings and rulersPlaces
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Frederick the Great: King of Prussia
2016, Random House Publishing Group
in English
- First U.S. edition.
1400068126 9781400068128
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Table of Contents
Part I. The sufferings and greatness of Frederick
The inheritance
The breaking of Frederick
The making of Frederick
The making of Frederick (part two)
The masterful servant of the state
Culture
Part II. War and peace
Peace and war, 1745-1756
The Seven Years War : the first three campaigns
The Seven Years War : disaster and survival
The Seven Years War : why Frederick won
A long peace, a short war and double diplomacy
Part III. On the home front
Public and nation
Light and dark on the home front
Country and town
At court and at home
Conclusion: Death and transfiguration.
Edition Notes
"Originally published in the UK by Allen Lane"--Title page verso.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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