This book explores the relationship between Frederick the Great, the king of Prussia, and the American revolutionaries during the late 18th century. The author analyzes Frederick's political and military strategies, his attitude towards the American cause, and his impact on the outcome of the revolution. Through the study of primary sources and historical context, this book offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal period in world history. Readers interested in European and American history, military history, or political science will find this book enlightening. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.