
History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 03
- First published
- 1858
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 03" by Thomas Carlyle is part of a six-volume biography published between 1858 and 1865. This monumental work chronicles the life of Frederick the Great of Prussia, a project that consumed thirteen years of Carlyle's life. The Scottish historian immersed himself in exhaustive research, touring German battlefields and accessing numerous archives to capture Frederick's character as author, soldier, king, and man. Volume 03 continues this epic portrait, blending vivid narrative with moral judgment and historical insight.
- Social problems
- Frederick II, King of Prussia, 1712-1786
- Prussia (Germany)
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #2103. History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 03 on Wikipedia.
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