Voltaire's history of Charles XII, king of Sweden by Voltaire
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"Voltaire's History of Charles XII, King of Sweden" by Voltaire is a historical account written in the early 18th century. This work narrates the life and reign of Charles XII, emphasizing his extraordinary character and the events that marked his rule, including his confrontations with Denmark, Poland, and Russia. Charles XII is depicted as a heroic figure, illustrating both the triumphs and challenges he faced as a young monarch. The opening of
the text provides a comprehensive overview of the context in which Charles XII ascended to the throne, detailing his upbringing and the political landscape of Sweden at that time. It reveals the young king’s character, noting his martial inclinations and strong will, especially in the face of impending threats from neighboring countries. The introductory sections highlight the alliances formed against Sweden and set the stage for Charles' dramatic rise to power and military engagements, establishing a narrative that intertwines personal valor with the broader struggles of the Swedish state. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Voltaire, 1694-1778 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Burns, John, 1858-1943 |
| Translator | Todhunter, Winifred, 1877-1961 |
| Title | Voltaire's history of Charles XII, king of Sweden |
| Original Publication | London: J.M. Dent, 1912. |
| Series Title | Everyman's library, [no. 270] |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Charles_XII |
| Credits | Laura Natal, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DL: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Northern Europe, Scandinavia |
| Subject | Charles XII, King of Sweden, 1682-1718 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73122 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-73122-3 |
| Release Date | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1193 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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