Cover of History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 16

History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 16

by Thomas Carlyle

First published
1858
Reading level
Plain English
Price
Free

About the book

"History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 16" 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, King of Prussia, drawn from thirteen years of exhaustive research across German battlefields and archives. Carlyle transforms historical figures into vivid, breathing characters through his distinctive blend of wit, humor, and moral insight. The work became celebrated for its dramatic battle scenes and penetrating character studies, earning praise as a supreme achievement of literary genius.

  • 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 #2116. History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 16 on Wikipedia.

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