Frederick the Great

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Frederick the Great

Theodor Schieder ; edited and translated by Sabina Berkeley and H.M. Scott

Longman, 2000

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  • : ppr

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Friedrich der Grosse

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Volume

: csd ISBN 9780582017689

Description

This work is a series of studies on the central aspects of the reign of Frederick the Great, each with fresh perceptions to offer. It is a slightly abbreviated version of the German language original.

Table of Contents

  • Frederick's youth - the international situation and personal destiny
  • the king and his Prussia
  • the anti-Machiavel and Machiavellianism
  • Prussia and Austria
  • Russia - a dangerous neighbour
  • Prussia and the Holy Roman Empire - from the Imperial Ban to the League of Princes
  • the Frederician state - theory and practice of government
  • soldier-king
  • philosopher-king.
Volume

: ppr ISBN 9780582017696

Description

Since its publication in 1983, Theodor Schieder's study has been recognised as the most distinguished modern study of Prussia's most famous King and a leading figure of the eighteenth century. This abbreviated translation provides the first comprehensive scholarly treatment in English published since 1975.

Table of Contents

Author's Preface Preface to the English Edition List of Maps Introduction 1. Frederick's Youth - the International Situation and Personal Destiny 2. The King and his Prussia 3. The Anti-Machiavel and Machiavellianism 4. Prussia and Austria 5. Russia: a Dangerous Neighbour 6. Prussia and the Holy Roman Empire: from the Imperial Ban to the League of Princes 7. The Frederician State: Theory and Practice 8. Soldier King 9. Philosopher King Afterword Maps Index

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