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History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 14Thomas Carlyle

History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 14

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Original author: Thomas Carlyle

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"History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 14" by Thomas Carlyle is part of a six-volume biography published between 1858 and 1865. This monumental work chronicles the life of Frederick the Great of Prussia, a project Carlyle pursued for over three decades. The Scottish historian dedicated thirteen laborious years to research and writing, traveling twice to Germany to study battlefields and source materials. The result was hailed as a masterwork of literary genius—praised for its vivid characterization, wit, and narrative power that brought history to life with unprecedented vitality.

History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 14, by Thomas Carlyle. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #2114.

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8 Chapters

  1. 1.Chapter I: Friedrich Resumes His Peaceable Pursuits4,383 words
  2. 2.Chapter II: Austrian Affairs Are on the Mounting Hand11,802 words
  3. 3.Chapter III: Carnival Phenomena in War-Time4,041 words
  4. 4.Chapter IV: Austrian Affairs Mount to a Dangerous Height4,920 words
  1. 5.Chapter V: Britannic Majesty Fights His Battle of Dettingen; and10,711 words
  2. 6.Chapter VI: Voltaire Visits Friedrich for the Fourth Time5,942 words
  3. 7.Chapter VII: Friedrich Makes Treaty with France; and Silently Gets3,063 words
  4. 8.Chapter VIII: Perfect Peace at Berlin, War All Round9,473 words