History of Charles XII
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 The death of Charles XII of Sweden as shown in Voltaire's book | |
| Author | Voltaire |
|---|---|
| Original title | Histoire de Charles XII |
| Language | French |
| Subject | History of Sweden |
| Genre | History, Historiography |
Publication date | 1731 |
| Publication place | France |
History of Charles XII (French: Histoire de Charles XII) is a historical work by the French historian, philosopher, and writer Voltaire about Charles XII, king of Sweden. The book was Voltaire's first major work of history when it was published in 1731.[1][2]
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