Project Gutenberg 2008-06-16 Public domain in the USA. 214 Carlyle, Thomas 1795 1881 Carlyle, T. (Thomas) History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 10 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 10" by Thomas Carlyle is a historical account likely written in the mid-19th century. This volume focuses on the life of Friedrich II, commonly known as Frederick the Great, particularly during the years 1736 to 1740, a period marked by the Crown-Prince's domestic life at the newly renovated mansion in Reinsberg. The text delves into Friedrich's personal and social experiences, highlighting the influence of his early life on his eventual development as a ruler. The opening of this volume paints a vivid picture of the Crown-Prince's new residence, depicting the grandeur and aspirations tied to Reinsberg as a fresh start for him and his consort. Carlyle meticulously describes the renovations and the charm of the countryside, emphasizing the idyllic happiness of the royal couple during this period. Key figures of Friedrich’s court are introduced, showcasing the vibrant cultural and intellectual environment set against the backdrop of political duties and personal relationships. The narrative sets the stage for Friedrich's philosophical inclinations and burgeoning aspirations as he engages with literature and music, while simultaneously hinting at the complexities and challenges that lie ahead in his royal journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.7 (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: Biographies Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Royalty 325144 2025-08-01T12:17:29.682637 text/html 320128 2013-04-04T11:15:30 text/html; charset=us-ascii 124234 2013-04-04T11:16:42 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 205994 2025-08-01T12:17:36.820586 application/epub+zip 209495 2025-08-01T12:17:32.887623 application/epub+zip 201140 2025-08-01T12:17:31.692605 application/epub+zip 394541 2025-08-01T12:17:40.140555 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 370532 2025-08-01T12:17:36.040613 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 340871 2022-09-01T13:48:55.381626 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 286576 2025-08-01T12:17:29.229619 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 286500 2008-07-14T15:17:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 119506 2008-07-14T15:17:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19611 2025-08-01T12:17:40.321547 application/rdf+xml 15764 2025-08-01T12:17:32.205617 image/jpeg 3494 2025-08-01T12:17:31.948596 image/jpeg 200878 2025-08-01T12:17:29.708616 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