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  1. Apr 23, 2024 · Frederick II, king of Prussia (1740–86), was a brilliant military campaigner who, in a series of diplomatic stratagems and wars against Austria and other powers, greatly enlarged Prussia’s territories and made Prussia the foremost military power in Europe.

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  2. changes in military technology and the growth of states in early modern Europe, the example of King Frederick ii (“the Great”) of Prussia highlights how changes in the character of war were perceived by contemporaries, and how they used narratives of change for rhetorical purposes. Frederick and his contemporaries saw their own

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  4. Nov 9, 2009 · Getty. Frederick II (1712-1786) ruled Prussia from 1740 until his death, leading his nation through multiple wars with Austria and its allies. His daring military tactics expanded and...

  5. SMART NEWS. The Modern History of Ornithology Starts With This Inquisitive Medieval Emperor. Frederick II got up to a lot in his lifetime. Kat Eschner. December 26, 2017. Frederick II was the first...

  6. The Sourcebook is a collection of public domain and copy-permitted texts for introductory level classes in modern European and World history. Unless otherwise indicated the specific electronic form of the document is copyright. Permission is granted for electronic copying, distribution in print form for educational purposes and personal use.

  7. Bressler, Richard. Frederick II: The Wonder of the World,. Yardley, PA: Westholme Publishing, LLC, 2010. Pp. 205. $26. ISBN: 978-1-59416-109-4. Reviewed by: Chris Jones. chris.jones@canterbury.ac.nz. University of Canterbury. The Emperor Frederick II has long proved a source of fascination to both writers of history and the wider public.

  8. Jul 5, 2008 · The extraordinary and sometimes underestimated legacy of Frederick's reign between 1220 and 1250 is the subject of "Exempla: The Rebirth of the Antique in Italian Art, From Frederick II to Andrea ...

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