By Thomas Carlyle. Published by Chapman and Hall, London, 1858. 6 vols., red buckram bindings, with gilt spine lettering, measuring 8.75 x 6”. 6 v. pagination: 634, 712, 759, 631, 639, 781 — all with illustrations and maps. All volumes exhibit light exterior soiling and wear at the extremities. Vol. 2 front hinge is cracking. Else VG.

Friedrich II of Prussia was the key English ally during the European Seven Years War, 1756-63. Thomas Carlyle was the one of the premier historians of the 19^th century, and one of the more controversial. He was the leading proponent of the “Great Man” theory of history, and Prussian Frederick the Great was one of his leading examples.

Solid collectible, nicely priced.  [jp]

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