History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 14
1858
History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 14
1858
History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 14, written by Thomas Carlyle and first published in 1858, provides a detailed historical account of Frederick II's reign, particularly during the Austrian Succession War from 1742 to 1744. The volume examines Frederick's ambitions for peace following his acquisition of Silesia, while also highlighting the ongoing tensions with Austria and Britain. Carlyle portrays Frederick as a pragmatic ruler balancing military and cultural pursuits amidst the complexities of European politics, making this work significant for understanding the historical landscape of 18th-century Europe.
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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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