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Frederick the Great
A Life in Deed and Letters
by Giles MacDonogh
ISBN: 0312272669
ISBN-13: 9780312272661
Format: Paperback
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Summary
This biography of Frederick the Great depicts him as one who distinguished himself not only in politics-as a ruler and a reformer of systems-but also as a man of letters who championed the arts. Frederick is credited with moving Germany into the modern world.
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Publisher: Griffin
Published date: 2001
Size: 6.25 x 9.25 inches
Weight: 1.15 pounds
Publisher's Notes
A fascinating look at Frederick the Great reveals the often misunderstood king as not only a feared conqueror, but also a patron of the arts and a progressive lawmaker who helped make Berlin one of Europe's great capital cities.
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Frederick the Great: A Life in Deeds and Letters
MacDonogh, Giles
New York: St. Marti's Griffin, 2001. 436 pages, with illustrations. Biography of Frederick the Great.. ISBN: 0312272669. Soft Cover. Very Good. Frederick the Great Seven Years War Prussia. ( more information) Offered by Grenadier Books (United States)
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Frederick the Great: A Life in Deed and Letters
MacDonogh, Giles
St. Martin's Griffin. PAPERBACK. 0312272669 We sell only brand new merchandise! . New. ( more information) Offered by Robin Pugh's Nest of Treasures (United States)
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Frederick the Great : A Life in Deed and Letters
MacDonogh, Giles
New York, New York, U.S.A.: Griffin Press, 2001 436 pages b/w photos index notes . Reprint. Stiff Card. As New/No Jacket. ( more information) Offered by Hylands Bookshop (Australia)
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