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Frederick the Great

Mitford, Nancy

Frederick the Great

Frederick the Great

Frederick the Great

 

Frederick II of Prussia attempted to escape his authoritarian father as a boy, but went on to become one of history's greatest rulers. He loved the flute, and devoted hours of study to the arts and French literature, forming a long-lasting friendship with Voltaire.

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Beschrijving Frederick the Great

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY KATE WILLIAMSFrederick II of Prussia attempted to escape his authoritarian father as a boy, but went on to become one of history's greatest rulers. Nancy Mitford brings all these contradictions and achievements to sparkling life in an fascinating, intimate biography.

ISBN
9780099528869
Pagina's
272
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NUR
680
Druk
1
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Paperback / softback
Taal
Engels
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Vintage Publishing

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