Frederick The Great: The Philosopher King

By Victor Thaddeus

Book Overview

""Frederick The Great: The Philosopher King"" by Thaddeus Victor is a biography of the life and reign of Frederick II of Prussia, also known as Frederick the Great. The book explores his upbringing, military campaigns, political reforms, and intellectual pursuits, presenting him as a complex figure who was both a warrior and a philosopher. The author delves into Frederick's relationships with his family, friends, and advisors, as well as his impact on Prussian culture and society. The book also examines the historical context of Frederick's reign, including the Seven Years' War and the Enlightenment. Overall, ""Frederick The Great: The Philosopher King"" offers a comprehensive and nuanced portrait of one of Europe's most influential monarchs.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: 1432591207
• ISBN13: 9781432591205
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"