Vier Jahre in Spanien. Die Carlisten, ihre Erhebung, ihr Kampf und ihr Untergang.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Goeben, August von, 1816-1880

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Vier Jahre in Spanien. Die Carlisten, ihre Erhebung, ihr Kampf und ihr Untergang" by A. von Goeben is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book focuses on the Carlist Wars in Spain, highlighting the experiences and observations of the author, who served as a lieutenant colonel in the Spanish army during this tumultuous period. Through personal narratives, Goeben presents a detailed description of the Carlists' struggle for the legitimate throne, as well as the socio-political landscape of Spain at the time. At the start of the narrative, the author reflects on his youthful ambitions and dreams of joining the Carlist forces in their fight against what he views as usurpation. Goeben describes his initial excitement and passion for combat, stating his allegiance to the rightful king, Carlos V, and expressing disdain for the opposing liberal government led by Queen Christina. He also outlines the backdrop of conflict following the death of Ferdinand VII, which led to an uprising in support of the legitimate heir and the subsequent chaos that engulfed the nation. The opening of the book sets a dramatic tone, establishing a blend of personal ambition and a profound belief in the legitimacy of the Carlist cause. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Peter Becker, 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: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-09-25