TY - BOOK AU - Wilhelmine,Margravine,consort of Friedrich,Margrave of Bayreuth TI - Mémoires de Frédérique Sophie Wilhelmine de Prusse, margrave de Bareith. Tome 1 AV - DD PY - 2009/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Wilhelmine, Margravine, consort of Friedrich, Margrave of Bayreuth, 1709-1758 KW - Prussia (Germany) -- History -- Frederick William I, 1713-1740 KW - Prussia (Germany) -- Court and courtiers N1 - Release date is 2009-01-14; Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica); Original publication data not identified N2 - "Mémoires de Frédérique Sophie Wilhelmine de Prusse, margrave de Bareith, Tome 1" is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This memoir presents the life and observations of Frédérique Sophie Wilhelmine, sister of Frederick the Great, detailing her experiences from 1706 to 1742. The narrative reflects her candid and often incisive views on the royal court, her family dynamics, and the intricacies of politics in 18th-century Prussia. Readers can expect a vivid portrayal of historical figures and events through the lens of a woman deeply entrenched in the politics of her time. The opening of the memoir provides a glimpse into the court life in Berlin during Frédérique's early years, recounting the political machinations of her family and the personalities surrounding her. It details significant events such as her parents' marriage, the births of her siblings, and her own upbringing amidst royal intrigue. The narrative introduces key characters, including her brother Frederick and other court figures, offering insights into their dispositions and relationships. This portion sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the author’s life, her reflections on the people she encountered, and the broader political landscape during her lifetime. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27808 ER -