Book review: Frederick the Great: King of Prussia

Frederick the Great is judged by many historians to have been an enlightened despot. Geoffrey Roberts on an  impressive, comprehensive new biography by Tim Blanning.

Book review: Frederick the Great: King of Prussia
Sat, 29 Aug, 2015 - 01:00
Geoffrey Roberts

Tim Blanning

Allen Lane €47.40; ebook, €19.99I

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