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A concise biography follows a Prussian queen from childhood through marriage and reign, portraying her as devoted to family, charitable in conduct, and steadfast in adversity. It recounts formative education and court life, then details the hardships she faced during national crisis and foreign domination. The narrative emphasizes a notable encounter with a powerful French leader and the political and personal consequences that ensued. Chapters examine her public duties, private losses, moral character, and final years, with illustrations and an appendix supplementing the chronological account.
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