Abstract
Nepotism is the publication of a correspondence between Frederic II of Prussia and Louise Dorothea of Saxe Gotha, his ‘‘dear’’ cousin. Frederic had started the correspondence in a letter not reproduced soliciting soldiers from Gotha and Altenburg. Gotha reluctantly complied, after five years of tense negotiations. After Voltaire0s departure from Potsdam the duchess invited him to Gotha. The castle was, however, too cold for the French philosopher to stay for the duration. The correspondence ends with the untimely death of the duchess in 1767. The correspondence lasted from 1757 to 1763. Although it dealt with official matters, it was written in the form of a personal exchange between cousins.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
