George Washington and Frederick the Great: Parallel Lives
Language: English
Published by Princeton University Press, 2026
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: A Squared Books (Don Dewhirst), South Lyon, MI, U.S.A.A Squared Books (Don Dewhirst)
AbeBooks seller since December 11, 1999
Condition: Used - As new
£ 13.88
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
2026. Blue paper covered boards with white spine titles; jacket has light shelf wear; 8vo - over 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; Interior is clean and unmarked; 317 pages.
Seller Inventory # SKU1181630
- Title
- George Washington and Frederick the Great: Parallel Lives
- Author
- Overhoff, Jürgen
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- As New
- Dust jacket
- Like New
- Binding
- hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0691226717
- ISBN 13
- 9780691226712
- Item weight
- 23 ounces
- Dimensions
- 6x1x9
How Frederick the Great and George Washington embody the competition between liberal democracy and authoritarianism
Both Frederick the Great and George Washington saw themselves as model rulers exemplifying different modes of enlightened governance. Frederick, absolute ruler of Prussia, styled himself as the embodiment of “enlightenment from above”; Washington, as the first president of the United States, held himself accountable to Congress, with the power of the presidency subject to checks and balances. In this unique study, Jürgen Overhoff traces the parallel lives of two of the most important and influential statesmen of the eighteenth century, from their early years to their ascension to political power and their historical legacies. Overhoff considers the significance of each man not only in the context of his own country but in the larger geopolitical space of Atlantic history.
Overhoff describes how Washington admired Frederick’s actions during the Seven Years’ War (also known as the French and Indian War) in the 1750s, when Frederick allied with the British and North Americans. Later, Frederick was impressed by Washington’s leadership of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Prussia and the United States even signed a friendship treaty after the war. But, as Overhoff shows, the two men had very different ideas about the principles of the Enlightenment, monarchy, and democracy. Despite his Enlightenment bona fides, Frederick ruled Prussia by edict and decree, always with the goal of maintaining his own power. Washington famously stepped down after two terms in office. Overhoff argues convincingly that the political trajectories of Frederick and Washington shed light on the contemporary clash between authoritarianism and democracy.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
A Squared Books (Don Dewhirst)
South Lyon, MI, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since December 11, 1999
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 4.86 | £ 7.85 |
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Money Order
- Paypal
Store description
Used and Rare Books
Specialty
Engineering, Mathematics, Photography, Architecture, Americana, GeneralSeller's business information
A Squared Books (Don Dewhirst)
10344 Marshall Rd.
South Lyon, MI U.S.A. 48178
Terms of sale
Unconditional return of books within 7 days. Shipping costs by USPS=$3.99 (media
rate)for first book and $1 for each additional book. Payment by Credit Card,
check, Paypal, money order or cash.
Right of withdrawal
If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to A Squared Books (Don Dewhirst), South Lyon, Michigan, U.S.A., without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.
Shipping terms
Orders usually ship within 1 business day. Shipping costs are based on books
weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may
contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.