Historical Characters, Including Frederick the Great, Discussion Post 47

[cahn]

We haven't had a new post since before December 25, so obligatory Yuletide link to this hilarious story of Frederick the Great babysitting his bratty little brother, with bonus Fritz/Fredersdorf!

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Re: Micromegas - Voltaire

[mildred_of_midgard]

I can access both the article with the summary as well as the book arguing for 1739, and I gave them both a quick skim earlier this evening. I'll try to summarize for salon in the next few days, but no promises.

ETA: Or there's my tried-and-true "send to Selena" approach. ;) It's only about 30 pages total. Selena, let me know if you want them.

Re: Micromegas - Voltaire

[selenak]

Next week, maybe. I have something major coming up on Sunday for which I must prepare.