This book examines the uniforms, equipment, history and organisation of the men who served in the army of Frederick the Great. Major engagements in the First and Second Silesian Wars (1740-1742 and 1744-1745) and The Seven Years' War (1756-1763) are all covered. Uniforms are shown in full illustrated detail.
Title: Frederick the Great and Maria Theresa. From hitherto unpublished documents. 1740-1742 ... From the French by Mrs. Cashel Hoey and Mr. John Lillie.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The HISTORY OF EUROPE collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. This collection includes works chronicling the development of Western civilisation to the modern age. Highlights include the development of language, political and educational systems, philosophy, science, and the arts. The selection documents periods of civil war, migration, shifts in power, Muslim expansion into Central Europe, complex feudal loyalties, the aristocracy of new nations, and European expansion into the New World. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Broglie, Jacques Victor Albert de; Hoey, Frances Cashel; 1883. 2 vol.; 8 . 9340.dd.19.
Title: Frederick the Great and Maria Theresa. From hitherto unpublished documents. 1740-1742 ... From the French by Mrs. Cashel Hoey and Mr. John Lillie.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The HISTORY OF EUROPE collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. This collection includes works chronicling the development of Western civilisation to the modern age. Highlights include the development of language, political and educational systems, philosophy, science, and the arts. The selection documents periods of civil war, migration, shifts in power, Muslim expansion into Central Europe, complex feudal loyalties, the aristocracy of new nations, and European expansion into the New World. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Broglie, Jacques Victor Albert de; Hoey, Frances Cashel; 1883. 2 vol.; 8 . 9340.dd.19.
Manifest Destiny: A Study Of Nationalist Expansionism In American History by Albert Katz Weinberg is a comprehensive analysis of the concept of Manifest Destiny, which was a popular belief among 19th-century Americans that the United States was destined to expand across the continent. The book explores the origins of this idea, the ways in which it was used to justify territorial expansion, and its impact on American foreign policy and domestic politics.Weinberg begins by examining the historical roots of Manifest Destiny, tracing its origins to the Puritan belief in a divinely ordained mission to create a ""city upon a hill"" in the New World. He then explores how this idea evolved over time, becoming increasingly linked to the concept of American exceptionalism and the belief in the superiority of American culture and values.The book also delves into the various ways in which Manifest Destiny was used to justify territorial expansion, including the acquisition of Texas, the Mexican-American War, and the annexation of Hawaii. Weinberg examines the political and economic motivations behind these actions, as well as the cultural and ideological factors that drove them.Throughout the book, Weinberg also explores the impact of Manifest Destiny on American foreign policy and domestic politics. He shows how this idea shaped American attitudes towards other nations, particularly those in Latin America, and how it contributed to the growth of American nationalism and the development of a distinct American identity.Overall, Manifest Destiny: A Study Of Nationalist Expansionism In American History is a fascinating and insightful exploration of one of the most important ideas in American history. It is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the roots of American exceptionalism and the role of nationalism in shaping American identity and foreign policy.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.
