History of Frederick the Second, Called Frederick the Great.
CHAPTER XXXIV.
THE PARTITION OF POLAND.
The King patronizes literary and scientific Men.--Anecdotes.-- The Family Quarrel.--Birth of Frederick William III.--Rapid Recuperation of Prussia.--The King’s Tour of Observation.--Desolate Aspect of the Country.--Absolutism of Frederick.--Interview between Frederick and D’Alembert.--Unpopularity of Frederick.--Death of the King of Poland.--Plans for the Partition of Poland.--Intrigues of Catharine.--Interview between Frederick and the Emperor Joseph.-- Poland seized by Russia, Prussia, and Austria.--The Division of the Spoil.--Remorse of Maria Theresa.--Indifference of Frederick to public Opinion 536