Deutsche Charaktere und Begebenheiten by Jakob Wassermann

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Author Wassermann, Jakob, 1873-1934
Title Deutsche Charaktere und Begebenheiten
Note Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Szene zwischen Friedrich dem Großen und Ziethen -- Böttiger -- Moritz von Sachsen -- Wallenstein -- Leonhard Thurneyßer -- Danckelmann -- Kaiser Rudolf II. und sein Hof -- Hochzeit Fräulein Reginens, Herrin von Tschernembel, mit Herrn Reichard Strein -- Friedrich Wilhelm I. von Preußen -- Joachim Nettelbeck -- Christian Holzwart -- Karl August von Weimar
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Summary "Deutsche Charaktere und Begebenheiten" by Jakob Wassermann is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work comprises a collection of notable German personalities and significant events, particularly focused on their exemplary characteristics and the context of the times they lived in. Intended to resonate with the national sentiment during a period marked by the First World War, it seeks to evoke memories of Germany's historical figures and their impact on the national character. The opening of the book introduces its purpose and structure, suggesting a deep exploration of what defines a "German character" through the lens of history. Wassermann reflects on the essence of these figures and events, emphasizing the importance of their roles in shaping the nation's identity amidst the backdrop of war. The initial chapters provide glimpses into various historical persons, such as Frederick the Great and Moritz von Sachsen, outlining their lives, contexts, and the larger implications of their deeds in defining German history and character. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class CT: History: Biography
LoC Class DD: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany
Subject Böttcher, Johann Friedrich, 1682-1719
Subject Maurice, Elector of Saxony, 1521-1553
Subject Thurneysser, Leonhard, 1531-1595
Subject Danckelman, Eberhard Christoph Balthasar Freiherr von, 1643-1722
Subject Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor, 1552-1612
Subject Frederick William I of Prussia, 1688-1740
Subject Nettelbeck, Joachim Christian, 1738-1824
Subject Charles Augustus, Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, 1757-1828
Subject Germany -- Biography
Subject Wallenstein, Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von, Herzog von Friedland, 1583-1634
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EBook-No. 18258
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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