History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 12
1858
History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 12
1858
History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 12, published in 1858 by Thomas Carlyle, provides a detailed account of Frederick II, known as Frederick the Great, and his military and political strategies during the First Silesian War (1740-1742). Carlyle examines the significance of Silesia, highlighting its fertile lands and strategic importance in European power dynamics. The narrative captures Frederick's preparations for military action and the complexities of his leadership amid local uncertainties, illustrating how these events shaped the course of European 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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