A View Of The Reign Of Frederick II Of Prussia: With A Parallel Between That Prince, And Philip II Of Macedon (1789)

By John Gillies

Book Overview

""A View of the Reign of Frederick II of Prussia: With a Parallel Between that Prince, and Philip II of Macedon"" is a historical book written by John Gillies and published in 1789. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the reign of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who ruled Prussia from 1740 to 1786. Gillies compares Frederick's reign to that of Philip II of Macedon, a powerful ancient Greek king who ruled from 359 BC to 336 BC. The book explores the similarities and differences between the two rulers, including their military conquests, political strategies, and personal lives. Gillies also examines the cultural, social, and economic developments that occurred during Frederick's reign, including the rise of Prussia as a major European power. Overall, ""A View of the Reign of Frederick II of Prussia"" is an insightful and informative book that provides a unique perspective on one of the most influential rulers in European history.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143747117X
• ISBN13: 9781437471175
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 520 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"