The Youth of the Great Elector by Ferdinand Schmidt
QR code
"The Youth of the Great Elector" by Ferdinand Schmidt is a historical narrative likely written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the formative years of Frederick William, known as the "Great Elector," set against the backdrop of the tumultuous Thirty Years' War. Through significant historical figures and events, it explores themes of leadership, faith, and political strife, highlighting Frederick William's experiences leading up to his accession to power. The opening
of the narrative introduces readers to the intricate political landscape of 1619, where the Electoress, wife of Elector George William, is filled with hope about her brother's ascension to the throne of Bohemia. The story intricately weaves the familial dynamics and political machinations at play as various advisers discuss the implications of the tumultuous war. The stage is set for the challenges Frederick William will face as he grows into a ruler amidst the chaos of religious conflict and political betrayal, instilling both personal and historical stakes in his development into the Great Elector. The narrative intricately blends personal stories with historical events, drawing readers into the complexities of this pivotal time in German history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Schmidt, Ferdinand, 1816-1890 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Upton, George P. (George Putnam), 1834-1919 |
| LoC No. | 09023015 |
| Title | The Youth of the Great Elector |
| Series Title | Life Stories for Young People |
| Credits |
Produced by D A Alexander, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DD: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany |
| Subject | Friedrich Wilhelm, Elector of Brandenburg, 1620-1688 -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Brandenburg (Germany) -- History -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59929 |
| Release Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 450 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!