Deutsche Charaktere und Begebenheiten

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wassermann, Jakob, 1873-1934

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

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.)

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

Credits:

Produced by Markus Brenner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://dp.rastko.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2006-04-26