| Edition |
First U.S. edition. |
| Description |
653 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm |
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| Note |
"Originally published by Allen Lane in the UK"--Title page verso. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| 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. |
| Subject |
Frederick II, King of Prussia, 1712-1786.
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Frederick II, King of Prussia, 1712-1786 -- Military leadership.
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Frederick II, King of Prussia, 1712-1786 -- Influence.
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Prussia (Germany) -- Kings and rulers -- Biography.
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Prussia (Germany) -- History -- Frederick II, 1740-1786.
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Seven Years' War, 1756-1763.
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Enlightenment -- Germany -- Prussia.
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Prussia (Germany) -- Intellectual life -- 18th century.
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Social change -- Germany -- Prussia -- History -- 18th century.
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| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| ISBN |
9781400068128 (hc. : acid-free paper) |
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1400068126 (hc. : acid-free paper) |
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