History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 09

by Thomas Carlyle

"History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 09" by Thomas Carlyle is part of a monumental biography published between 1858 and 1865. This ninth volume continues Carlyle's epic thirteen-year project chronicling Frederick the Great's life, military campaigns, and reign. Drawing from extensive German research, battlefield visits, and countless historical sources, Carlyle crafted what contemporaries called a supreme work of literary genius—blending vivid narrative, wit, and moral judgment. The work brought Frederick's battles and character to life with unprecedented detail and dramatic power.