This historical novel tells the story of Elector Frederick William of Brandenburg-Prussia, who reigned from 1640 to 1688. The narrative revolves around his youth and the challenges he faced while growing up in a troubled time. Along with political intrigue and romance, the book offers insights into the early modern period of European history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.