History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 10

by Thomas Carlyle

"History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 10" by Thomas Carlyle is part of a six-volume biography published between 1858 and 1865. This monumental work chronicles the life of Frederick the Great of Prussia, born from Carlyle's decades-long fascination with the Prussian king. The project consumed thirteen years of intensive research, including battlefield visits across Germany and meticulous study of German histories. Carlyle's vivid portraits and masterful battle descriptions earned praise from literary giants and military students alike, cementing this as one of his greatest achievements.