Historical Characters, Including Frederick the Great, Discussion Post 40

[cahn]

I'm trying to use my other account at least occasionally so I posted about my Yuletide gifts there, including the salon-relevant 12k fic that features Fritz, Heinrich, Voltaire, Fredersdorf, Saint Germain, Caroline Daum (Fredersdorf's wife), and Groundhog Day tropes! (Don't need to know canon.)

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Re: French gossipy sensationalism

[mildred_of_midgard]

Full response to come, when I'm not at work, but in the meantime, here's Louis XIV, 1901 English translation. That was the most modern uncopyrighted translation I could quickly find--there were 18th century translations, but I figured this would have better print quality and easier-to-read English. If you want an older one, though, say the word!

If it turns out it's abridged or only the first volume of a series or there are other issues with this copy, just let me know.

We would greatly appreciate a write-up! And speaking of which, your recent Montesquieu post in Rheinsberg reminded me: do you have any plans to read Pöllnitz now that we have a great deal more background knowledge? I know you've browsed before, but I think last time it came up, you didn't have time to do more than dip in.

If not, no worries, just thought I'd ask! (You have us spoiled.)

Re: French gossipy sensationalism

[selenak]

Thank you! However, a quick look tells me this must be volume 2 or even 3, as it starts with a late chapter and 1701 - and I dare say Voltaire must have written about young Louis as well as old Louis? (If you can‘t get earlier volumes, that‘s okay, since right the first page mentions Eugene, which is one of the reasons why I wanted to have a look right now. ;)

Pöllnitz: we‘ll see, though it can‘t hurt to link me directly again.

Re: French gossipy sensationalism

[mildred_of_midgard]

Had a feeling that might be the case. I wish Google had made that more obvious.

Volume 1, if I'm not mistaken.

Pöllnitz: Vol 1, Vol 2.

Still done hurriedly, so let me know if there are problems!