History of Frederick the Second, Called Frederick the Great by John S. C. Abbott is a popular narrative biography of the celebrated king of Prussia. Abbott, a prolific nineteenth-century historian, recounts Frederick’s stern upbringing, his brilliant campaigns, and the wars that established Prussia among the great powers of Europe.
Written for a broad readership, the book emphasises the drama and character of its subject, from the philosopher-king’s friendship with Voltaire to the desperate struggles of the Seven Years’ War. It is an engaging introduction to one of the eighteenth century’s most formidable monarchs. This free EPUB download offers the complete biography.