History of Frederick the Second, Called Frederick the Great.

CHAPTER XII.

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THE INVASION OF SILESIA.

Deceptive Measures of Frederick.--Plans for the Invasion of Silesia.-- Avowed Reasons for the Invasion.--The Ball in Berlin.--The March of the Army.--Hardships and Successes.--Letter to Voltaire.--Capture of Glogau.--Capture of Brieg.--Bombardment of Neisse 218