Frederick the Great

by Theodor Schieder, H.R. Scott, Sabina Krause

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781317901518
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/04/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	304
File size:	994 KB

About the Author

Theodor Schieder

H.R. Scott

Sabina Krause

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

Editorial Reviews

"a profound and wise book"

T. C. W. Blanning, Bulletin of the German Historical Institute

From the Publisher