Original Leather Bindings - All 4 Woodcuts + 2 Maps Present As Called For
"Frederick The Great And The Seven Years' War forms part of Longmans' respected "Epochs of Modern History" series, designed to present major turning points in world history in an authoritative yet accessible format. Written by historian F. W. Longman and published in 1881, the work examines the life and military genius of Frederick II of Prussia (1712-1786), tracing his rise from enlightened monarch to one of Europe's greatest commanders. The volume places Frederick's career within the broader political landscape of eighteenth-century Europe, explaining how his ambitions reshaped the balance of power on the continent.
At the heart of the book is a detailed account of the Seven Years' War (1756-1763), one of history's first truly global conflicts. Longman explores the campaigns in Silesia, Saxony and Bohemia, the complex alliances between Prussia, Britain, Austria, France and Russia, and the strategic decisions that enabled Frederick to preserve his kingdom against overwhelming odds. Beyond the battlefield, the author considers the wider consequences of the war, showing how Prussia emerged as a major European power while laying important foundations for the eventual unification of Germany.
This attractive 1881 edition is complete with all four woodcut illustrations and both folding maps as called for, providing valuable visual references to the campaigns and shifting political boundaries of eighteenth-century Europe. Bound in handsome contemporary leather with marbled endpapers, it remains a highly desirable Victorian history of one of Europe's most influential rulers, appealing to collectors of military history, Prussian history, Napoleonic and pre-Napoleonic warfare, and finely produced nineteenth-century historical works."
General wear and fading to covers and spine with some splitting to outer spine hinge as shown. All maps and illustrations present as called for. Pages clean with some light foxing present. A nice complete copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
