Old Fritz And The New Era (1866)

""Old Fritz and the New Era"" is a historical novel written by Luise M�����hlbach, originally published in 1866. The story is set in Germany during the 18th century and revolves around the life of King Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great. The novel portrays the political and social changes that occurred during Frederick's reign, including the rise of the Enlightenment, the Seven Years' War, and the Prussian military reforms. M�����hlbach's narrative blends historical facts with fictional characters and events, creating a vivid and engaging story that captures the spirit of the time.The book follows Frederick's personal and political struggles, including his relationship with his father, his love for his sister Wilhelmina, and his efforts to modernize Prussia while preserving its military tradition. It also explores the lives of other historical figures, such as Voltaire and Maria Theresa, and their interactions with Frederick.Overall, ""Old Fritz and the New Era"" is a captivating historical novel that offers a glimpse into the life and times of one of the most influential rulers in German history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.