02508cam a22003733u 4500 73122 UtSlPG 20260610134706.0 m cr n 260607r20241912utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DL Voltaire, 1694-1778 Voltaire's history of Charles XII, king of Sweden Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Everyman's library, [no. 270] Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Charles_XII Release date is 2024-03-08 Laura Natal, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "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.) Originally published: London: J.M. Dent, 1912 Charles XII, King of Sweden, 1682-1718 Burns, John, 1858-1943 Todhunter, Winifred, 1877-1961 Everyman's library, [no. 270] https://archive.org/details/voltaireshistory00voltuoft https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73122 113847 113847