Project Gutenberg 2008-06-16 Public domain in the USA. 448 Carlyle, Thomas 1795 1881 Carlyle, T. (Thomas) History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 01 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Friedrich_II._of_Prussia,_Called_Frederick_the_Great Produced by D.R. Thompson and David Widger "History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 01" by Thomas Carlyle is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume chronicles the life of Friedrich II, also known as Frederick the Great, who ruled Prussia and is recognized as a significant historical figure. The text delves into his birth, parentage, and early life, exploring the backdrop of his upbringing and the historical context that shaped his character and reign. The opening of the volume introduces Frederick the Great as a complex figure, described vividly with physical details and characteristics that reflect his life's journey. The narrative sets the stage by depicting his early experiences, including the joy surrounding his birth and the fears of the Prussian lineage's future. Carlyle contrasts Frederick's eventual prowess as a ruler with the tumultuous relationships within his family, particularly with his father and stepmother. The text hints at the pressures and expectations placed upon him, foreshadowing the remarkable legacy he would later establish. Through its engaging prose, the beginning of this historical account invites readers to explore the man behind the myth, promising a detailed examination of his life and the impacts of his reign on Prussian history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Social problems Frederick II, King of Prussia, 1712-1786 Prussia (Germany) -- History -- Frederick II, 1740-1786 DD Text Category: Biographies Category: History - European Category: History - Royalty 152922 2025-08-01T12:15:53.916556 text/html 148143 2013-04-04T10:16:52 text/html; charset=us-ascii 56994 2013-04-04T10:17:34 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 136254 2025-08-01T12:15:59.757530 application/epub+zip 136529 2025-08-01T12:15:56.931533 application/epub+zip 128088 2025-08-01T12:15:55.738543 application/epub+zip 285946 2025-08-01T12:16:01.961517 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 269770 2025-08-01T12:15:59.001561 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 240168 2022-09-01T13:47:07.181693 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 132410 2025-08-01T12:15:53.520562 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 132338 2008-07-14T15:27:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 54539 2008-07-14T15:27:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19316 2025-08-01T12:16:02.110506 application/rdf+xml 15760 2025-08-01T12:15:56.275537 image/jpeg 3483 2025-08-01T12:15:55.987535 image/jpeg 133500 2025-08-01T12:15:53.929560 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia