History of Frederick the Second, Called Frederick the Great.
CHAPTER I.
PARENTAGE OF FREDERICK THE GREAT.
Origin of the Prussian Monarchy.--The Duchies of Brandenburg and Prussia.--The Elector crowned King Frederick I.--Frederick William.--His Childhood, Youth, and Marriage.--Birth of Fritz.-- Death of Frederick I.--Eccentric Character of Frederick William.-- His defective Education.--His Energy.--Curious Anecdotes.-- Hatred of the French.--Education of Fritz.--The Father’s Plan of Instruction 17