Charles XII (1879)

By Oscar Fredrik

Book Overview

Charles XII is a historical biography written by Fredrik Oscar in 1879. The book tells the story of Charles XII, the King of Sweden from 1697 to 1718, and his military campaigns during the Great Northern War. The biography provides a detailed account of Charles XII's upbringing, his ascension to the throne at the age of fifteen, and his subsequent military conquests. The book also explores the political and social context of the time, including the alliances and rivalries between European powers.Throughout the book, Fredrik Oscar portrays Charles XII as a fearless and determined leader who was willing to risk everything for the sake of his country. The biography also delves into the personal life of Charles XII, including his relationships with his family members and his romantic interests.Overall, Charles XII is a comprehensive and engaging biography that provides readers with a fascinating insight into the life and times of one of Sweden's most famous kings.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: 1104080524
• ISBN13: 9781104080525
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"