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Frederick the GreatFrederick the Great

Frederick the Great

T. C. W. Blanning

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A portrait of the contradictory ruler who helped elevate Prussia to a first-rate power in the eighteenth century explores such topics as his military accomplishments, his long relationship with Voltaire, and his embrace of Enlightenment philosophies.

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OL20022287W

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Kings and rulersIntellectual lifeSeven Years' War, 1756-1763InfluenceSocial changeMilitary leadershipEnlightenmentBiographyHistoryFrederick ii, king of prussia, 1712-1786Prussia (germany), historyGermany, intellectual lifeGermany, kings and rulersInfluence (Literary, artistic, etc.)Command of troopsSeven Years' War (1756-1763) fast (OCoLC)fst01113636 (uri) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85120422 (uri) http://id.worldcat.org/fast/fst01113636

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