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.
This work is a series of studies on the central aspects of the reign of Frederick the Great, each with fresh perceptions to offer. It is a slightly abbreviated version of the German language original.
