Frederick the Great was the king of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. He was also a genius military commander who focused on strengthening Prussia's military. This was called militarism. Frederick the Great had no checks or balances on his power. He had a great influence on Prussia and allowed it to grow and develop.

During his childhood, Frederick the Great was bullied by his father for his interest in the arts.

You'll never be fit to rule. You're a disappointment.

After failing to run away, Frederick was captured and then forced to watch his accomplice Lieutenant Hans Hermann von Katte be executed. Frederick the Great submitted to his father and continued his military studies.

You could be next if you don't shape up.

No, I'll do anything!

After his father's death in 1740, Frederick the Great rose to power. He decided that he would have absolute authority.

As king, I will decide policies alone.

Frederick the Great was regarded as a military genius and focused on building up his military. After winning a series of wars against Austria, he expanded Prussia to become modern day Germany.

Give me your land!

Please don't hurt us anymore.

He created a new and organized law code for Prussia. He also allowed for religious freedom and modernized Prussian economy.

We're moving into a bright future!

Woohoo!