Project Gutenberg 2008-06-16 Public domain in the USA. 89 Carlyle, Thomas 1795 1881 Carlyle, T. (Thomas) History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 07 Produced by D.R. Thompson and David Widger "History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 07" by Thomas Carlyle is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. This volume focuses on the tumultuous events surrounding the double-marriage project involving Frederick Wilhelm of Prussia and his family during the early 18th century. The narrative explores the political intrigues and personal relationships that shaped the ambitions of Frederick the Great, Delving into the sociopolitical landscape of the time, Carlyle reveals the complexities of royal alliances, the interplay of emotions, and the broader implications of marriage negotiations on European diplomacy. The opening of this volume introduces readers to a critical moment in history, where negotiations about royal marriages cause both personal and political turmoil. Frederick Wilhelm grapples with the refusal of his rebellious wife and daughter to comply with marriage arrangements, revealing the friction within the royal family. Amidst these domestic conflicts, the arrival of the English envoy Sir Charles Hotham presents an opportunity for engagement with the English crown, further complicating the situation. The Crown-Prince Friedrich's desire for love and autonomy emerges, particularly as he prepares to escape to England amid familial tensions, revealing a personal struggle that contrasts with the overarching royal obligations. Overall, Carlyle's blend of historical detail and narrative insight draws readers into the intricate world of 18th-century European court politics as it unfolds. (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 344771 344780 2024-09-01T12:10:45.008628 2023-10-01T11:00:41.882046 text/html text/html 340357 2013-04-04T11:11:00 text/html; charset=us-ascii 130787 2013-04-04T11:11:32 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 191377 2024-09-01T12:10:50.596567 application/epub+zip 195013 2024-09-01T12:10:46.581531 application/epub+zip 195012 2024-09-01T12:10:45.661555 application/epub+zip 378635 2024-09-01T12:10:54.305522 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 352974 2024-09-01T12:10:49.986522 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 352930 2022-09-01T13:48:18.847774 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 303632 303607 2024-09-01T12:10:44.615581 2023-10-01T11:00:41.550034 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 303612 2008-07-14T15:20:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 126013 2008-07-14T15:21:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18514 2024-09-01T12:10:54.447501 application/rdf+xml 15780 2024-09-01T12:10:46.036562 image/jpeg 3505 2024-09-01T12:10:45.850544 image/jpeg 187752 2024-09-01T12:10:45.040565 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