History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Appendix

"History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Appendix" by Thomas Carlyle is a 19th-century historical writing that tells about King Friedrich II of Prussia, especially his work to make Prussia better. The story zooms in on a day, July 23, 1779, when the king looked at the Rhyn-Luch area, which he turned from swamp to farmland. We see this day through the eyes of Oberamtmann Fromme, who was with the king. The writing shares conversations with people like local leaders and farmers, showing how Friedrich ruled, how curious he was, and how he wanted to improve people's lives by making land useful and helping communities. The writing wraps up by thinking about the king's hard work, painting a picture of a leader dedicated to both his country and its people.