Title: The wars of Frederick the Great
First published: 1996
Description: The campaigns of Frederick the Great were a watershed in the history of Europe. They inaugurated a new pattern - of total war for limited objectives - that was to endure until 1916. Frederick's battles were designed to convince his adversaries of the wisdom of making and keeping peace.
Subjects: History, History, Military, Military History, Military leadership, Prussia (germany), history, Frederick ii, king of prussia, 1712-1786
Places: Prussia (Germany)
People: Frederick II King of Prussia (1712-1786)
Time periods: Frederick II, 1740-1786
LC classification: DD403.8 .S54 1996