King Of Prussia
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The Life Of Frederick The Second King Of Prussia
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Author : Jean-Charles Laveaux
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1789
The Life Of Frederick The Second King Of Prussia written by Jean-Charles Laveaux and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1789 with Prussia (Germany) categories.
A Mall And Its Legacy
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Author : Michael Shaw
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-12-10
A Mall And Its Legacy written by Michael Shaw and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-10 with categories.
The book is a comprehensive look at the history of the iconic King of Prussia Mall. The author traces the roots of the mall's origins from the earliest days of Upper Merion Township to the key year of 1950-when the first of the major highways was built that made King of Prussia the focal point of interest fordevelopers who wished to capitalize on the growing market-all through the ensuing decades of growth and decline and now standing as perhaps the preeminent mall in all of Americ
Frederick The Great
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Author : Tim Blanning
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2016-03-29
Frederick The Great written by Tim Blanning and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-29 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The definitive biography of the legendary autocrat whose enlightened rule transformed the map of Europe and changed the course of history Few figures loom as large in European history as Frederick the Great. When he inherited the Prussian crown in 1740, he ruled over a kingdom of scattered territories, a minor Germanic backwater. By the end of his reign, the much larger and consolidated Prussia ranked among the continent’s great powers. In this magisterial biography, award-winning historian Tim Blanning gives us an intimate, in-depth portrait of a king who dominated the political, military, and cultural life of Europe half a century before Napoleon. A brilliant, ambitious, sometimes ruthless monarch, Frederick was a man of immense contradictions. This consummate conqueror was also an ardent patron of the arts who attracted painters, architects, musicians, playwrights, and intellectuals to his court. Like his fellow autocrat Catherine the Great of Russia, Frederick was captivated by the ideals of the Enlightenment—for many years he kept up lively correspondence with Voltaire and other leading thinkers of the age. Yet, like Catherine, Frederick drew the line when it came to implementing Enlightenment principles that might curtail his royal authority. Frederick’s terrifying father instilled in him a stern military discipline that would make the future king one of the most fearsome battlefield commanders of his day, while deriding as effeminate his son’s passion for modern ideas and fine art. Frederick, driven to surpass his father’s legacy, challenged the dominant German-speaking powers, including Saxony, Bavaria, and the Habsburg Monarchy. It was an audacious foreign policy gambit, one at which Frederick, against the expectations of his rivals, succeeded. In examining Frederick’s private life, Blanning also carefully considers the long-debated question of Frederick’s sexuality, finding evidence that Frederick lavished gifts on his male friends and maintained homosexual relationships throughout his life, while limiting contact with his estranged, unloved queen to visits that were few and far between. The story of one man’s life and the complete political and cultural transformation of a nation, Tim Blanning’s sweeping biography takes readers inside the mind of the monarch, giving us a fresh understanding of Frederick the Great’s remarkable reign. Praise for Frederick the Great “Writing Frederick’s biography . . . requires a diverse set of skills: expertise in eighteenth-century diplomatic and military history, including the intricacies of the Holy Roman Empire; a familiarity with the music, architecture and intellectual traditions of Northern Europe; and, not least, a profound sense of human psychology, the better to grasp the makeup of this complex and tormented man. Fortunately, Tim Blanning . . . has all of these skills in abundance.”—The Wall Street Journal “At once scholarly and highly readable . . . [Blanning] has given us a superb portrait of an enlightened despot, equally at home on the battlefield and in the opera house, both utterly ruthless and culturally refined.”—Commentary “Blanning, in clear thinking and prose, investigates all aspects of Frederick’s personality and reign. . . . The last word on this significant king, for years to come.”—Booklist (starred review) “Masterly . . . Blanning brilliantly brings to life one of the most complex characters of modern European history.”—The Telegraph (five stars) “A supremely nuanced account . . . This biography finds [Blanning] at the height of his powers.”—Literary Review
The Life Of Frederick The Second King Of Prussia
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-02-18
The Life Of Frederick The Second King Of Prussia written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-18 with History categories.
Frederick The Great
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Author : David Fraser
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Frederick The Great written by David Fraser and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Prussia (Germany) categories.
"David Fraser, himself a noted general and author of a bestselling biography of Erwin Rommel, places Frederick's life as a soldier at the center of this immaculately researched book, allowing us to understand Frederick's strengths and weaknesses in the field more completely than in any previous biography. Fraser not only brings to these pages the authentic smell of battle, but also offers a sweeping account of strategy and maneuver, of psychology, morale and the impact of victory and defeat on the victors and vanquished. He also knows how to view military action in the context of eighteenth-century European diplomacy and the ever-shifting political forces that would re-shape the map of Europe and touch off the American Revolution."--Jacket.
The History Of My Own Times
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Author : Frederick II (King of Prussia)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1789
The History Of My Own Times written by Frederick II (King of Prussia) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1789 with Europe categories.
Military Instruction From The Late King Of Prussia To His Generals
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Author : Frederick II (King of Prussia)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1818
Military Instruction From The Late King Of Prussia To His Generals written by Frederick II (King of Prussia) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1818 with Military art and science categories.
The Life Of Frederic The Second King Of Prussia
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Author : George Agar Ellis Baron Dover
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1832
The Life Of Frederic The Second King Of Prussia written by George Agar Ellis Baron Dover and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1832 with Prussia (Germany) categories.
Original Anecdotes Of Frederick The Great King Of Prussia
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Author : Dieudonné Thiébault
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1806
Original Anecdotes Of Frederick The Great King Of Prussia written by Dieudonné Thiébault and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1806 with Prussia (Germany) categories.
King In Prussia
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Author : Rafael Sabatini
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2021-08-30
King In Prussia written by Rafael Sabatini and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-30 with Fiction categories.
King in Prussia is a captivating historical novel penned by Italian-British writer Rafael Sabatini. Known for his swashbuckling adventure stories, Sabatini's King in Prussia delves into the life and times of Frederick the Great, painting a vivid picture of the era. Sabatini's richly detailed narrative, engaging characters, and meticulous historical research make this a fascinating read for history buffs and fans of historical fiction.