sep 11, 1728 - Frederick to his Father, Frederick William I and Frederick William to his son Frederick

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Frederick the Great wrote a letter to his strict father Frederick William I who happened to be almost the opposite of his son. Frederick appreciated and held a high regard for French culture, art, poetry and flute playing, all of which Frederick William resisted. Eventually, Frederick submitted to his father’s will and accepted the need to master affairs of state. As the letter suggests, both men clashed as they have very opposite beliefs in how the country should be presented and be run.

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