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Why did Voltaire declare that Sparta became Athens when Frederick the Great assumed power in Prussia?
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∙ 9y ago
He said that because Frederick turned away from the military pursuits to cultural. He thought this was a more effective method to use.
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∙ 9y ago
Voltaire used this analogy to emphasize how Frederick the Great's enlightened and rational rule mirrored the intellectual and cultural progress associated with Athens, as opposed to the militaristic and authoritarian reputation of Sparta. It was a way to praise Frederick's promotion of reason, tolerance, and progress in Prussia.
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To declare positively?
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