WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY KATE WILLIAMS
Frederick II of Prussia attempted to escape his authoritarian father as a boy, but went on to become one of history's greatest rulers. He loved the flute, and devoted hours of study to the arts and French literature, forming a long-lasting but turbulent friendship with Voltaire. He was a military genius and enlarged the borders of his empire, but he also promoted religious tolerance, economic reform and laid the foundation for a united Germany. Nancy Mitford brings all these contradictions and achievements to sparkling life in an fascinating, intimate biography.
| ISBN: | 9780099528869 |
| Publication date: | 6th October 2011 |
| Author: | Nancy Mitford |
| Publisher: | Vintage Classics an imprint of Random House |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 250 pages |
| Series: | Vintage Classics |
| Genres: |
Biography: historical, political and military European history |
WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY KATE WILLIAMS
Frederick II of Prussia attempted to escape his authoritarian father as a boy, but went on to become one of history's greatest rulers. He loved the flute, and devoted hours of study to the arts and French literature, forming a long-lasting but turbulent friendship with Voltaire. He was a military genius and enlarged the borders of his empire, but he also promoted religious tolerance, economic reform and laid the foundation for a united Germany. Nancy Mitford brings all these contradictions and achievements to sparkling life in an fascinating, intimate biography.
Frederick the Great features in the following genres: Biography: historical, political and military, European history
Frederick the Great is available in Ebook, Paperback
Frederick the Great was written by Nancy Mitford and published by Vintage Classics an imprint of Random House
Frederick the Great has 250 pages
Yes it is part of Vintage Classics series
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