Jacobine von Baiern Gräfin von Hennegau, Holland, Friesland und Zeeland : Eine vaterländische Geschichte aus dem fünfzehenden Jahrhundert

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Heinse, Gottlob Heinrich, 1766-1813

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Jacobine von Baiern Gräfin von Hennegau, Holland, Friesland und Zeeland" by Heinse is a historical narrative written in the late 18th century. The work centers on the life of Jacobine, a princess in the 15th century, who is depicted as a woman of great beauty and virtue yet encounters numerous adversities and challenges, particularly in her tumultuous relationships and the political intrigues surrounding her. The opening of the narrative introduces Jacobine, the only daughter and heir of William IV of Bavaria, showcasing her noble lineage and the pressures surrounding her royal destiny. It recounts her betrothal to the Dauphin of France at a young age, the political dynamics that ensue, and the characters in her life, including her cousin the Duke of Brabant, who harbors unreciprocated love for her. The text hints at the unfolding tragedies and conflicts resulting from her circumstances, particularly the tensions within the political landscape of the time, laying the groundwork for a story rich in themes of fate, love, and loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This transcription was produced from images generously made available by Bayerische Staatsbibliothek / Bavarian State Library.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2017-06-30