Napoleon and Blücher: An Historical Novel by L. Mühlbach
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| Author | Mühlbach, L. (Luise), 1814-1873 |
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| Title | Napoleon and Blücher: An Historical Novel |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | This etext was produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Napoleon and Blücher: An Historical Novel" by L. Mühlbach is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. It explores the tumultuous period of the Napoleonic Wars, focusing on the struggles of King Frederick William of Prussia, who grapples with his painful alliance with Napoleon while mourning the loss of his beloved Queen Louisa. The narrative weaves together the lives of historical figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte and Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher, hinting at themes of loyalty, ambition, and the complexities of power dynamics in Europe during this era. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a somber King Frederick William, reflecting on the loss of his queen and the political turmoil inflicted upon Prussia by Napoleon's tyranny. Set against the backdrop of spring in 1812, the king's grief is palpable as he navigates the treachery of power struggles and forced allegiances. The chapter lays the groundwork for Frederick William's conflict between his sense of duty to his country and his personal longing for freedom and dignity. Meanwhile, discussions with Chancellor Hardenberg reveal the political tension as Napoleon prepares for war against Russia, signaling impending conflict. The interplay of historical facts and fiction begins to create a rich narrative tapestry that promises intrigue and drama as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Blücher, Gebhard Leberecht von, 1742-1819 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Germany -- History -- 1806-1815 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3801 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 9, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 77 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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