Briefe aus Frankfurt und Paris 1848-1849 (2/2)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Raumer, Friedrich von, 1781-1873

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Briefe aus Frankfurt und Paris 1848-1849 (2/2)" by Friedrich von Raumer is a collection of correspondence written in the mid-19th century. The book encapsulates the historical and political context surrounding the revolutions of 1848, focusing on events and observations in Frankfurt and Paris. Through these letters, the author conveys the turbulence of a politically charged Europe, marked by revolutions, fears of anarchism, and the quest for national unity and stability. The opening of the work introduces the reader to the crux of the author's commentary, beginning with a letter dated October 13, 1848, which reflects on the unsettling impact of the recent political upheavals in Vienna on both the Germans and the French. Raumer notes the fear among the French of similar turmoil spreading to Germany and expresses his hope for a strong central authority to guide Germany amidst the chaos. Throughout the initial correspondence, Raumer details his interactions with various political figures and the evolving political landscape, including discussions about the importance of maintaining order and the challenges faced by the fledgling democratic movements in both countries. His narrative serves as a vivid portrayal of the uncertainties and aspirations that characterized the revolutionary atmosphere of that time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jens Sadowski, Reiner Ruf, and 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: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2017-05-22