The History Of Charles Xii King Of Sweden by Voltaire
A brisk historical narrative of Charles XII’s life and reign, tracing his early military brilliance, relentless campaigns across Europe, and obsessive drive for dominance that culminates in the catastrophic Russian campaign and the defeat at Poltava; it follows his subsequent exile and death and assesses the political and human consequences for Sweden and northern Europe, contrasting admiration for his courage with a critical analysis of the dangers of absolutist ambition and the role of chance in shaping historical outcomes.
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- 1731
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- Histoire de Charles XII
- Histoire de Charles XII, roi de Suède
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