This book is a vivid and engaging account of one of the most remarkable figures in European history. Frederick the Great was a brilliant military strategist, a lover of the arts and culture, and a controversial and complex character. Thomas Campbell provides an insightful and sympathetic portrait of the king and his court, as well as a fascinating glimpse into 18th century Europe.

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