Frederick II. The Great of Prussia
"Every man has a wild beast within him."
Frederick's Political Views
He believed that everything action taken must be done so to strengthen the state and government. He wanted to preserve the nobility and have the lower class work towards strengthening the upper class.
Frederick's Goals
One of the things Frederick managed to do during his ruling was cease Silesia from Austria, eventually causing the War of Austrian Succession where he was known for being a great military commander.
Frederick's Veiws
Religion - All religions should be tolerated
Peasantry - Lower class should work to strengthen government
Nobility - Should be preserved and have a wealthy upper class
Military - Should have a strong standing army and well trained troops
Taxes and expenses - Spend little and tax heavily to strengthen the government