History of Friedrich II of Prussia, Called Frederick the Great
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"History of Friedrich II of Prussia, Called Frederick the Great" is a multi-volume historical biography by Thomas Carlyle that chronicles the life, reign, and military campaigns of the Prussian king Frederick the Great.
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Target entity: History of Friedrich II of Prussia, Called Frederick the Great Context triple: [Thomas Carlyle, notableWork, History of Friedrich II of Prussia, Called Frederick the Great]
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El siglo de las luces
El siglo de las luces is a landmark historical novel by Cuban writer Alejo Carpentier that explores the impact of the French Revolution in the Caribbean through his signature blend of baroque style and magical realism.
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Frederick II of Prussia
Frederick II of Prussia, also known as Frederick the Great, was an 18th-century Prussian king renowned for his military genius, enlightened absolutist rule, and transformation of Prussia into a major European power.
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Frederick William I of Prussia
Frederick William I of Prussia was the early 18th-century "Soldier King" who transformed Prussia into a highly militarized and efficiently administered state, laying the groundwork for its rise as a major European power.
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Idea for a Universal History with a Cosmopolitan Purpose
Idea for a Universal History with a Cosmopolitan Purpose is an essay by Immanuel Kant that outlines a philosophical vision of human history progressing toward a rational, cosmopolitan civil order.
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King of the French
The King of the French was the constitutional monarchic title used during the French Revolution and July Monarchy to emphasize sovereignty derived from the French people rather than absolute rule over France as a territory.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: History of Friedrich II of Prussia, Called Frederick the Great Target entity description: "History of Friedrich II of Prussia, Called Frederick the Great" is a multi-volume historical biography by Thomas Carlyle that chronicles the life, reign, and military campaigns of the Prussian king Frederick the Great.
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A.
El siglo de las luces
El siglo de las luces is a landmark historical novel by Cuban writer Alejo Carpentier that explores the impact of the French Revolution in the Caribbean through his signature blend of baroque style and magical realism.
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B.
Frederick II of Prussia
Frederick II of Prussia, also known as Frederick the Great, was an 18th-century Prussian king renowned for his military genius, enlightened absolutist rule, and transformation of Prussia into a major European power.
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C.
Frederick William I of Prussia
Frederick William I of Prussia was the early 18th-century "Soldier King" who transformed Prussia into a highly militarized and efficiently administered state, laying the groundwork for its rise as a major European power.
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D.
Idea for a Universal History with a Cosmopolitan Purpose
Idea for a Universal History with a Cosmopolitan Purpose is an essay by Immanuel Kant that outlines a philosophical vision of human history progressing toward a rational, cosmopolitan civil order.
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E.
King of the French
The King of the French was the constitutional monarchic title used during the French Revolution and July Monarchy to emphasize sovereignty derived from the French people rather than absolute rule over France as a territory.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
historical biography
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multi-volume work ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
History of Friedrich II of Prussia, Called Frederick the Great
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surface form:
Frederick the Great (Carlyle biography)
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| author |
Thomas Carlyle
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Thomas Carlyle ⓘ
surface form:
Thomas Carlyle, Scottish essayist and historian
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| authorNationality | Scottish ⓘ |
| biographicalSubject |
Frederick II of Prussia
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surface form:
Friedrich II of Prussia
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| contains |
accounts of battles
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character study of Frederick the Great ⓘ political analysis of Prussia ⓘ |
| countryOfSubject |
Prussia
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surface form:
Kingdom of Prussia
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| documentType | book series ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
life of Frederick the Great
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military campaigns of Frederick the Great ⓘ reign of Frederick the Great ⓘ |
| genre |
biography
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military history ⓘ |
| historicalContext |
Seven Years' War
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War of the Austrian Succession ⓘ |
| historicalPeriodCovered | 18th century Europe ⓘ |
| includes |
analysis of statecraft
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descriptions of European diplomacy ⓘ |
| intendedAudience | readers of serious history ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| literaryForm | prose ⓘ |
| literaryMovement | Victorian literature ⓘ |
| mainSubject | Frederick II of Prussia ⓘ |
| narrativePerspective | third-person historical narrative ⓘ |
| numberOfVolumes | multiple ⓘ |
| settingLocation |
Central Europe
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Prussia ⓘ |
| subjectAlternativeName |
Frederick II of Prussia
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surface form:
Frederick the Great
Frederick II of Prussia ⓘ
surface form:
Friedrich II of Prussia
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| subjectCountry | Prussia ⓘ |
| subjectDynasty | House of Hohenzollern ⓘ |
| subjectEra |
Age of Enlightenment
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surface form:
Enlightenment era
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| subjectOccupation |
king
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military commander ⓘ |
| subjectReligionContext |
Brandenburg-Prussia
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surface form:
Protestant Prussia
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| subjectRole | monarch of Prussia ⓘ |
| subjectTitle | King of Prussia ⓘ |
| timeSpanOfNarrative | from Frederick's youth to his death ⓘ |
| workScope |
intellectual history
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military history ⓘ political history ⓘ |
| workType | long-form narrative history ⓘ |
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Subject: History of Friedrich II of Prussia, Called Frederick the Great Description of subject: "History of Friedrich II of Prussia, Called Frederick the Great" is a multi-volume historical biography by Thomas Carlyle that chronicles the life, reign, and military campaigns of the Prussian king Frederick the Great.
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