The Life of Frederic the Second, King of Prussia, المجلد 2Harper & bros., 1835 |
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... thought of putting an end to his own existence is Isaid to have crossed his mind . At least the testi- mony of Voltaire , and a long copy of irreligious verses addressed by Frederic to the Marquis d'Ar- gens , would seem to favour the ...
... thought of putting an end to his own existence is Isaid to have crossed his mind . At least the testi- mony of Voltaire , and a long copy of irreligious verses addressed by Frederic to the Marquis d'Ar- gens , would seem to favour the ...
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... thought in my conscience was best for the army . All your generals will , I am sure , do me this justice . I fear it would be useless for me to ask you to examine into my conduct ; it would be a great favour to me if you would ; there ...
... thought in my conscience was best for the army . All your generals will , I am sure , do me this justice . I fear it would be useless for me to ask you to examine into my conduct ; it would be a great favour to me if you would ; there ...
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... thought it better not to make any answer to this letter ; but I requested , through Lieutenant- colonel Lentulus , to be permitted to go to Dresden . The king answered , ' I might do as I pleased . ' " * The Prince of Prussia upon this ...
... thought it better not to make any answer to this letter ; but I requested , through Lieutenant- colonel Lentulus , to be permitted to go to Dresden . The king answered , ' I might do as I pleased . ' " * The Prince of Prussia upon this ...
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... thought the boldness of his son would hazard the loss of . As soon as the convention was arranged , the Duke of Cumberland returned to England . * Thus were the French left free to pursue whatever course of operations they preferred ...
... thought the boldness of his son would hazard the loss of . As soon as the convention was arranged , the Duke of Cumberland returned to England . * Thus were the French left free to pursue whatever course of operations they preferred ...
الصفحة 65
... brother , the day after the battle , and that consequently you had been made acquainted Towers's Memoirs of Frederic IIL The secretary of the marshal . with my health and safety , I thought you would F 2 1757. ] 65 LIFE OF FREDERIC II .
... brother , the day after the battle , and that consequently you had been made acquainted Towers's Memoirs of Frederic IIL The secretary of the marshal . with my health and safety , I thought you would F 2 1757. ] 65 LIFE OF FREDERIC II .
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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.