The second half presents Friedrich in his later years as a figure of European renown, receiving scholars, diplomats, and curious visitors who regard him as both monarch and cultural icon. The Bavarian War and the Miller Arnold lawsuit demonstrate that he remains active in defending political balance and judicial authority within the Empire. Through the formation of the Fürstenbund he reasserts Prussia’s leadership among the German princes, shaping imperial politics even in old age. Anecdotes from generals and foreign observers depict a ruler physically declining yet mentally alert and resolute. The volume closes with his final illness and death, offering a solemn portrait of twilight grandeur and the enduring legacy of a monarch who had reshaped his era.
History of Friedrich II of Prussia V21 Part 2 | 경남교육 전자도서관
