The Life of Frederic the Second, King of Prussia, المجلد 2Harper & bros., 1835 |
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... never became known till many years after it had taken place . * In the midst of negotiations , preparations , and alarms , the King of Prussia , at Dresden , appeared only occupied with gaining the hearts of the Saxons by his gayety and ...
... never became known till many years after it had taken place . * In the midst of negotiations , preparations , and alarms , the King of Prussia , at Dresden , appeared only occupied with gaining the hearts of the Saxons by his gayety and ...
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... never been defeated since they were led by him ; but it must be owned , at the same time , that in his position a decisive blow was necessary without delay . For the Russians , the Swedes , the French , and the forces of the empire were ...
... never been defeated since they were led by him ; but it must be owned , at the same time , that in his position a decisive blow was necessary without delay . For the Russians , the Swedes , the French , and the forces of the empire were ...
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... never cease to be attached to my country ; and as a faithful subject of it , my joy will be perfect when I shall hear of the happy success of your enterprises . ' " The king sent me the following answer , written with his own hand ...
... never cease to be attached to my country ; and as a faithful subject of it , my joy will be perfect when I shall hear of the happy success of your enterprises . ' " The king sent me the following answer , written with his own hand ...
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... never was rout more com- plete than that of the allies . The loss of the Prus- sians only amounted to 500 killed and wounded ; among the latter were Prince Henry and General Seidlitz . On the other side the killed and wounded were 3500 ...
... never was rout more com- plete than that of the allies . The loss of the Prus- sians only amounted to 500 killed and wounded ; among the latter were Prince Henry and General Seidlitz . On the other side the killed and wounded were 3500 ...
الصفحة 66
... never last , if the war continues ; they * The marshal puts his own loss , and still more that of the allies , con- siderably too low . expose themselves too much . The king was , the 66 [ 1757 . LIFE OF FREDERIC II .
... never last , if the war continues ; they * The marshal puts his own loss , and still more that of the allies , con- siderably too low . expose themselves too much . The king was , the 66 [ 1757 . LIFE OF FREDERIC II .
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Archenholz arrived attack Austrian army Austrians Baron battalions battle Bevern Bohemia Breslau brother Brunswick camp campaign cannons cavalry commanded commenced Count court of Vienna detachment Dresden Duke of Bevern Duke of Choiseul Elbe electorate emperor empire Empress enemies Finck France Frederic le Grand French garrison Grimoard Guerre de 1778 Guerre de Sept Guerres de Frederic Histoire imperial King of Prussia king's l'Abbé Denina Lacy Laudon letter Lord Bute loss Lusatia majesty Marshal Keith Memoirs of Frederic Müller numbers obliged occasion peace Pirna Poland Pomerania Portrait possession Prince de Ligne Prince Ferdinand Prince Henry Prus Prussian army Regne de Frederic retired retreat Roi de Prusse Saxony Schweidnitz Séjour à Berlin sent sians siege Silesia soldiers Souvenirs de Vingt sovereign success Tableau des Guerres taken prisoners Thiebault tion took Towers's Memoirs town treaty trians troops UNIV victory Vie de Frederic vols Voltaire Ziethen Zimmermann
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الصفحة 162 - Quand on a tout perdu, quand on n'a plus d'espoir, La vie est un opprobre, et la mort un devoir.
الصفحة 328 - ... which comes from the grace of God. But the great understanding of your majesty will at once perceive, that this important advantage, which alone can lead to eternal life, must be asked of God in prayer, with a right course of life, and a due meditation of the Scriptures. Eternal happiness is worthy of being thought of. It is obtained by the grace of God, for those who humble themselves before him. If, says Jesus, ye are not converted, and do not become like little children, ye cannot enter into...
الصفحة 238 - A government supported by an army of 180,000 men may safely disregard the criticisms of a few speculative politicians and the pen of the satirist. While his majesty retains the power of disposing of the lives and properties of his subjects as his wisdom shall direct, he allows them the most perfect freedom to amuse themselves with as many remarks or jokes on his conduct as they please...
الصفحة 296 - He speaks a great deal/ continues the Doctor ; 'yet those who hear him, regret that he does not speak a good deal more. His observations are always lively, very often just; and few men possess the talent of repartee in greater perfection.
الصفحة 129 - Remove from Berlin with the royal family. Let the archives be carried to Potsdam. The town may make conditions with the enemy.
الصفحة 269 - You will find money enough in the treasury for the public expenses. I trust in God that I shall not long be absent, as I am only gone on a small excursion, in order to teach a young gentleman in the neighbourhood his military exercise !"f Frederic was also accustomed to call the war he was now engaged in, " The lawsuit, in which he had gone, like a bailiff, to levy an execution.":); The day before the King of Prussia left Berlin, he held final communications with the Austrian envoy.