Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries, Vol. I. by Freytag
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"Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries, Vol. I" by Gustav Freytag is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work examines various aspects of German life during the 18th and 19th centuries, focusing on societal developments and the conditions of different classes, particularly the peasantry. The narrative aims to elaborate on the evolution of German character, reflecting the profound changes that German society underwent during these
centuries. At the start of the publication, Freytag introduces the concept that a nation's progress is a product of individuals shaping the collective culture and vice versa. He emphasizes the unique historical trajectory of Germany, marked by tensions between the desire for individual freedom and systemic oppression from the nobility and state. The opening chapters outline the lives of German peasants, exploring their historical evolution from being largely free individuals with significant political influence to becoming bonded laborers, highlighting the social and economic changes over centuries that impacted their status and autonomy. Freytag's work promises to provide a deep understanding of these transformations, setting the stage for discussions on the life of the lower nobility and urban citizens in later chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Freytag, Gustav, 1816-1895 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Malcolm, Mrs. (Georgina) |
| Title | Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries, Vol. I. |
| Alternate Title | Pictures of German Life in the 18th and 19th Centuries, Vol. I. |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DD: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany |
| Subject | Germany -- Civilization |
| Subject | Germany -- Social life and customs |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33818 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-33818-7 |
| Release Date | Sep 29, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 678 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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