History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 05
1858
History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 05
1858
Published in 1858, 'History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 05' by Thomas Carlyle examines the political and familial dynamics surrounding the proposed double marriage between the Prussian and English royal families in the early 18th century. The volume introduces key figures such as King George I of Britain and Queen Sophie Dorothee of Prussia, detailing their roles in the marriage negotiations. Carlyle's narrative highlights the ambitions and challenges faced by Crown-Prince Friedrich and his sister Wilhelmina against the backdrop of European political tensions, making it a significant exploration of Prussian history during Frederick II's reign.
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“Happy the people whose annals are blank in history books.””
— Thomas Carlyle
“Genius is an infinite capacity for taking pains.””
— Thomas Carlyle
“For there was need once more of a Divine Revelation to the torpid frivolous children of men, if they were not to sink altogether into the ape condition. And in that whirlwind of the Universe,”
— Thomas Carlyle
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