"Wars of Frederick the Great by Dennis Showalter" Topic
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| lapatrie88 | 30 Apr 2008 10:57 a.m. PST |
What is the general opinion on the merits of this 1995 book? |
John Leahy  | 30 Apr 2008 11:16 a.m. PST |
I like it a lot. I'm no expert. But, I think it is a solid overview of Frederick's wars. Showalter's books are usually pretty good. YMMV. Thanks, John |
 Der Alte Fritz  | 30 Apr 2008 2:53 p.m. PST |
A better book would be "The Military Life of Frederick the Great" by Christopher Duffy. Showalter provides a view at 30,000 feet whereas Duffy gets into more detail, spins a few good yarns and anecdotes, and delivers opinions. Well worth the read. |
| No Reserve | 30 Apr 2008 6:57 p.m. PST |
For what it's worth Showalter's book was on the reading list of the first year diplomatic history course I took ten years ago. I've been thinking about rereading it; I remember enjoying it but I've forgotten the details. |
| nsolomon99 | 30 Apr 2008 7:57 p.m. PST |
I "second" the Duffy "Military Life of Frederick" recommendation. |
| lapatrie88 | 01 May 2008 5:43 a.m. PST |
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| Mallen | 01 May 2008 6:26 a.m. PST |
The books are certainly complimentary, and both are examples of work by excellent historians. Showlater has a tendency towards casaul language, which puts some people off, but the content is sound. |
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