{"product_id":"9781848326408","title":"Frederick the Great: A Military History","description":"Frederick the Great is one of history’s most important leaders. Famed for his military successes and domestic reforms, his campaigns were a watershed in the history of Europe – securing Prussia’s place as a continental power and inaugurating a new pattern of total war that was to endure until 1916. \u003cp\u003eHowever, much myth surrounds this enigmatic man – his personality and his role as politician, warrior and king. Showalter’s cleverly written book provides a refreshing, multidimensional depiction of Frederick the Great and an objective, detailed reappraisal of his military, political and social achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarly chapters set the scene with an excellent summary of 18th century Europe – The Age of Reason; an analysis of the character, composition and operating procedures of the Prussian army; and explore Frederick’s personality as a young man. Later chapters examine his stunning victories at Rossbach and Leuthen, his defeats at Prague and Kolin and Prussia’s emergence as a key European power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten with style and pace, this book offers brilliant insights into the political and military history of the 18th century, and one of history’s most famous rulers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frontline Books,","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47053864173808,"sku":"9781848326408","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781848326408_p0.jpg?v=1763750044","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781848326408","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}