Frederick the Great and His Family - Muhlbach L.

Frederick the Great and His Family is a historical novel written by L. Muhlbach, originally published in 1867. The book tells the story of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was the King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. The novel focuses on the personal life of the king and his family, including his relationships with his mother, Queen Sophia Dorothea, his sister, Wilhelmina, and his wife, Elisabeth Christine.The novel is set against the backdrop of the Seven Years' War, a conflict that pitted Prussia against a coalition of European powers. The book explores the political and military challenges that Frederick faced during this time, as well as his personal struggles and triumphs.Throughout the novel, Muhlbach weaves together historical facts and fictional elements to create a compelling narrative. She portrays Frederick as a complex and multifaceted character, with both strengths and weaknesses. The book also delves into the lives of other members of the royal family, including their loves, losses, and intrigues.Overall, Frederick the Great and His Family offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of Europe's most famous monarchs, as well as the wider world of 18th-century European politics and culture.1867. Frontispiece by Walter H. Everett. Muhlbach is the pseudonym of Mrs. Luise Mundt. Writing as Muhlbach she produced more than fifty novels and her works in their entirety comprise almost one hundred volumes. Her fame rests on her historical romance novels. The story begins: The king laid his flute aside, and with his hands folded behind his back, walked thoughtfully up and down his room in Sans-Souci. His countenance was now tranquil, his brow cloudless; with the aid of music he had harmonized his soul, and the anger and displeasure he had so shortly before felt were soothed by the melodious notes of his flute. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781417939145