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 The Palace of Wusterhausen.--Wilhelmina and Fritz.--Education of the Crown Prince.--Rising Dislike of the Father for his Son.--The Mother’s Sympathy.--The double Marriage.--Character of George I.-- The King of England visits Berlin.--Wilhelmina’s Account of the Interview.--Sad Fate of the Wife of Georg…
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