History of Friedrich II of Prussia (All 21 Volumes) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Biography of the Famous Prussian King, Called Frederick the GreatBy Thomas Carlyle
Length145h 47m
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Thomas Carlyle's monumental History of Friedrich II of Prussia traces Frederick the Great from his embattled youth and accession to his construction of Prussia as a major European power. Across its twenty-one volumes, the narrative encompasses court politics, administrative reform, diplomacy, military campaigns, and the Seven Years' War, while also evoking the social and intellectual world of eighteenth-century Europe. Carlyle combines archival reconstruction with dramatic battle scenes, sardonic commentary, philosophical digression, and an intensely personal, prophetic prose style. The work thus stands at the intersection of Victorian historiography, Romantic biography, and the "great man" tradition, continually negotiating between documentary history and imaginative moral interpretation. A Scottish essayist, historian, and social critic, Carlyle was already renowned for Sartor Resartus, The French Revolution, and his lectures on heroes and hero-worship. His engagement with German literature and idealist philosophy shaped his conviction that history reveals itself through decisive personalities responding to crises. Frederick's discipline, energy, and capacity to impose order upon a fragmented state appealed deeply to Carlyle's anxieties about political disorder, industrial modernity, and the perceived absence of responsible leadership in nineteenth-century Britain. His extensive research and translations further reveal the seriousness beneath the work's theatrical voice. This edition is recommended to readers interested in Prussian history, military and political leadership, Romantic historiography, and the development of modern historical writing. It rewards sustained reading with vivid episodes, provocative judgments, and a compelling portrait of power, while inviting critical reflection on heroism, authority, and the limits of Carlyle's idealizing method.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
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GenreBiography and Memoir
Length145 hrs 47 mins
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Publish dateNov 19, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1History of Friedrich II of Prussia (All 21 Volumes) (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6Volume 1
7Book I. — BIRTH AND PARENTAGE. — 1712.
8Chapter I. — PROEM: FRIEDRICH'S HISTORY FROM THE DISTANCE WE ARE AT.
9Chapter II. — FRIEDRICH'S BIRTH.
10Chapter III. — FATHER AND MOTHER: THE HANOVERIAN CONNECTION.
11Chapter IV. — FATHER'S MOTHER.
12Chapter V. — KING FRIEDRICH I.
13Volume 2
14BOOK II. — OF BRANDENBURG AND THE HOHENZOLLERNS. - 928-1417.
15Chapter I. — BRANNIBOR: HENRY THE FOWLER.
16Chapter II. — PREUSSEN: SAINT ADALBERT.
17Chapter III. — MARKGRAVES OF BRANDENBURG.
18Chapter IV. — ALBERT THE BEAR.
19Chapter V. — CONRAD OF HOHENZOLLERN; AND KAISER BARBAROSSA.
20Chapter VI. — THE TEUTSCH RITTERS OR TEUTONIC ORDER.
21Chapter VII. — MARGRAVIATE OF CULMBACH: BAIREUTH, ANSPACH.
22Chapter VIII. — ASCANIER MARKGRAVES IN BRANDENBURG.
23Chapter IX. — BURGGRAF FRIEDRICH IV.
24Chapter X. — BRANDENBURG LAPSES TO THE KAISER.
25Chapter XI. — BAYARIAN KURFURSTS IN BRANDENBURG.
26Chapter XII. — BRANDENBURG IN KAISER KARL'S TIME; END OF THE BAVARIAN KURFURSTS.
27Chapter XIII. — LUXEMBURG KURFURSTS IN BRANDENBURG.
28Chapter XIV. — BURGGRAF FRIEDRICH VI.
29Volume 3
30BOOK III. — THE HOHENZOLLERNS IN BRANDENBURG. - 1412-1718
31Chapter I. — KURFURST FRIEDRICH I.
32Chapter II. — MATINEES DU ROI DE PRUSSE.
33Chapter III. — KURFURST FRIEDRICH II.
34Chapter IV. — KURFURST ALBERT ACHILLES, AND HIS SUCCESSOR.
35Chapter V. — OF THE BAIREUTH-ANSPACH BRANCH.
36Chapter VI. — HOCHMEISTER ALBERT, THIRD NOTABLE SON OF FRIEDRICH.
37Chapter VII. — ALBERT ALCIBIADES.
38Chapter VIII. — HISTORICAL MEANING OF THE REFORMATION.
39Chapter IX. — KURFURST JOACHIM I.
40Chapter X. — KURFURST JOACHIM II.
41Chapter XI. — SEVENTH KURFURST, JOHANN GEORGE.
42Chapter XII. — OF ALBERT FRIEDRICH, THE SECOND DUKE OF PREUSSEN.
43Chapter XIII. — NINTH KURFURST, JOHANN SIGISMUND.
44Chapter XIV. — SYMPTOMS OF A GREAT WAR COMING.
45Chapter XV. — TENTH KURFURST, GEORGE WILHELM.
46Chapter XVI. — THIRTY-YEARS WAR.
47Chapter XVII. — DUCHY OF JAGERNDORF.
48Chapter XVIII. — FRIEDRICH WILHELM, THE GREAT KURFURST, ELEVENTH OF THE SERIES.
49Chapter XIX. — KING FRIEDRICH I. AGAIN.
50Chapter XX. — DEATH OF KING FRIEDRICH I.
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