History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 10
1858
History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 10
1858
Volume 10 of Thomas Carlyle's 'History of Friedrich II of Prussia,' first published in 1858, focuses on the life of Frederick the Great from 1736 to 1740. It explores his domestic life in the newly renovated mansion at Reinsberg, detailing his personal experiences and the influence of his early years on his future as a ruler. Carlyle highlights the cultural and intellectual environment of Friedrich's court, illustrating the royal couple's idyllic happiness and the philosophical inclinations that shaped Frederick's aspirations. This historical account provides insight into the complexities of his character and reign during a pivotal period in Prussian history.
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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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