BOOK II

Sudden and extraordinary transformation in the character of Charles XII--At the age of eighteen he carries on war with Denmark, Poland and Russia--He concludes the war with Denmark in six weeks--Beats an army of 80,000 Russians with 8,000 Swedes, and proceeds to Poland--Description of Poland and its Government--Charles wins several victories, and conquers Poland, where he makes preparations to nominate a king. 37

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