Project Gutenberg 2008-06-16 Public domain in the USA. 223 Carlyle, Thomas 1795 1881 Carlyle, T. (Thomas) History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 01 Produced by D.R. Thompson and David Widger "History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 01" by Thomas Carlyle is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume chronicles the life of Friedrich II, also known as Frederick the Great, who ruled Prussia and is recognized as a significant historical figure. The text delves into his birth, parentage, and early life, exploring the backdrop of his upbringing and the historical context that shaped his character and reign. The opening of the volume introduces Frederick the Great as a complex figure, described vividly with physical details and characteristics that reflect his life's journey. The narrative sets the stage by depicting his early experiences, including the joy surrounding his birth and the fears of the Prussian lineage's future. Carlyle contrasts Frederick's eventual prowess as a ruler with the tumultuous relationships within his family, particularly with his father and stepmother. The text hints at the pressures and expectations placed upon him, foreshadowing the remarkable legacy he would later establish. Through its engaging prose, the beginning of this historical account invites readers to explore the man behind the myth, promising a detailed examination of his life and the impacts of his reign on Prussian history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Social problems Frederick II, King of Prussia, 1712-1786 Prussia (Germany) -- History -- Frederick II, 1740-1786 DD Text Browsing: History - European Browsing: History - General Browsing: History - Royalty Browsing: History - Warfare 152811 152820 2024-09-01T12:09:49.557337 2023-10-01T10:59:55.309132 text/html text/html 148143 2013-04-04T10:16:52 text/html; charset=us-ascii 56994 2013-04-04T10:17:34 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 113165 2024-09-01T12:09:53.769325 application/epub+zip 113680 2024-09-01T12:09:50.966366 application/epub+zip 113681 2024-09-01T12:09:50.113327 application/epub+zip 256342 2024-09-01T12:09:56.111343 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 240144 2024-09-01T12:09:53.153339 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 240168 2022-09-01T13:47:07.181693 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 132410 132385 2024-09-01T12:09:49.249352 2023-10-01T10:59:55.054148 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 132338 2008-07-14T15:27:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 54539 2008-07-14T15:27:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19047 2024-09-01T12:09:56.258295 application/rdf+xml 15842 2024-09-01T12:09:50.456328 image/jpeg 3506 2024-09-01T12:09:50.282346 image/jpeg 113449 2024-09-01T12:09:49.572340 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia