Title: Frederick the Great; a historical profile.
Authors: Ritter, Gerhard, 1888-1967.; Ritter, Gerhard, 1888-1967.
Publisher: University of California Press,
Year: 1968
Subjects: Frederick; Prussia (Germany) Kings and rulers Biography.
Abstract: "Frederick II (German: Friedrich II.; 24 January 1712 ? 17 August 1786) was King in Prussia (1740?1786) of the Hohenzollern dynasty. He is best known for his brilliance in military campaigning and organization of Prussian armies. He became known as Frederick the Great (Friedrich der Große) and was nicknamed Der Alte Fritz ("Old Fritz"). He was a grandson of George I of Great Britain, and a nephew of George II."--Wikipedia.
Contents: Frederick and his age: the system of absolutism -- The Brandenburg-Prussian heritage -- The development of Frederick's personality -- The king's view of the world -- The king's view of the state -- The conquest of Silesia -- Maintenance of Prussia's new power -- Frederician warfare -- The character of Frederican government and society -- The old king: foreign policy in the last decades of his reign.