Correspondence: Letters Between Frederic II and M. De Voltaire

Intimate correspondence from a king and a celebrated writer

This volume collects letters between Frederick II of Prussia and Voltaire, translated by Thomas Holcroft. It offers a revealing view into politics, war, philosophy, and court life in 18th-century Europe, through frank, personal exchanges that mix strategy, wit, and self-reflection.

Read the king’s perspective on war, peace, diplomacy, and power, voiced in his own words.See Voltaire’s responses, praise, and playful critique as they shape ideas about governance, religion, and science.Discover historical context through direct letters that touch on campaigns, alliances, and cultural life in Prussia and beyond.Enjoy a blend of political argument, literary praise, and humane insight into the minds of two towering figures of the era. Ideal for readers of historical correspondence, the Enlightenment, and 18th‑century European history. This edition presents the letters in English translation, preserving the cadence and personality of the originals.