This classic biography of Frederick the Great offers a vivid and engaging portrait of one of history's most fascinating figures. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, Thomas Campbell provides a detailed account of Frederick's life and reign, from his early battles to his innovative reforms. With a sharp eye for detail and a lively writing style, Campbell brings this legendary king to life in all his complexity. 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.