Project Gutenberg 2008-06-16 Public domain in the USA. 221 Carlyle, Thomas 1795 1881 Carlyle, T. (Thomas) History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 07 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 07" by Thomas Carlyle is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. This volume focuses on the tumultuous events surrounding the double-marriage project involving Frederick Wilhelm of Prussia and his family during the early 18th century. The narrative explores the political intrigues and personal relationships that shaped the ambitions of Frederick the Great, Delving into the sociopolitical landscape of the time, Carlyle reveals the complexities of royal alliances, the interplay of emotions, and the broader implications of marriage negotiations on European diplomacy. The opening of this volume introduces readers to a critical moment in history, where negotiations about royal marriages cause both personal and political turmoil. Frederick Wilhelm grapples with the refusal of his rebellious wife and daughter to comply with marriage arrangements, revealing the friction within the royal family. Amidst these domestic conflicts, the arrival of the English envoy Sir Charles Hotham presents an opportunity for engagement with the English crown, further complicating the situation. The Crown-Prince Friedrich's desire for love and autonomy emerges, particularly as he prepares to escape to England amid familial tensions, revealing a personal struggle that contrasts with the overarching royal obligations. Overall, Carlyle's blend of historical detail and narrative insight draws readers into the intricate world of 18th-century European court politics as it unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Social problems Frederick II, King of Prussia, 1712-1786 Prussia (Germany) -- History -- Frederick II, 1740-1786 DD Text Category: History - European Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: History - Royalty 344882 2025-07-01T11:51:12.284298 text/html 340357 2013-04-04T11:11:00 text/html; charset=us-ascii 130787 2013-04-04T11:11:32 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 214532 2025-07-01T11:51:19.097282 application/epub+zip 217923 2025-07-01T11:51:15.309268 application/epub+zip 209399 2025-07-01T11:51:14.142252 application/epub+zip 407979 2025-07-01T11:51:22.188199 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 382305 2025-07-01T11:51:18.370274 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 352930 2022-09-01T13:48:18.847774 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 303632 2025-07-01T11:51:11.918333 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 303612 2008-07-14T15:20:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 126013 2008-07-14T15:21:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19332 2025-07-01T11:51:22.311211 application/rdf+xml 15731 2025-07-01T11:51:14.637285 image/jpeg 3503 2025-07-01T11:51:14.390229 image/jpeg 207927 2025-07-01T11:51:12.311231 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