Napoleon and Blucher An Historical Novel
Paperback
Please select the version of book you would like to purchase.
ISBN10: 1162719044
ISBN13: 9781162719047
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 526
Weight: 1.53
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781162719047
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 526
Weight: 1.53
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Napoleon and Blucher is a historical novel written by L. Muhlbach that tells the story of two legendary military figures, Napoleon Bonaparte and Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher, and their contrasting paths to power and glory during the Napoleonic Wars. The novel vividly portrays the political and military landscape of Europe during the early 19th century, as well as the complex relationships between the various leaders and nations involved in the conflict. The story follows the ambitious and charismatic Napoleon as he rises to power, conquers most of Europe, and ultimately meets his downfall at the Battle of Waterloo. In contrast, Blucher, a Prussian general, starts off as a minor figure but gradually gains prominence as he leads his army to victory against Napoleon's forces. The novel explores the personal and political motivations of these two iconic figures, as well as the impact of their actions on the wider world. Overall, Napoleon and Blucher is a gripping and insightful work of historical fiction that offers a fresh perspective on one of the most tumultuous periods in European history.1905. Muhlbach is the pseudonym of Mrs. Luise Mundt. Writing as Muhlbach she produced more than fifty novels and her works in their entirety comprise almost one hundred volumes. Her fame rests on her historical romance novels. The story begins: It was a fine, warm day in May, 1812. The world was groaning under the yoke of Napoleon's tyranny. As a consolation for the hopeless year, came the laughing spring. Fields, forests, and meadows, were clad in beautiful verdure; flowers were blooming, and birds were singing everywhere-even at Charlottenburg, which King Frederick William formerly delighted to call his pleasure palace, but which now was his house of mourning. At Charlottenburg, Frederick William had spent many and happy spring days with Queen Louisa; and when she was with him at this country-seat, it was indeed a pleasure palace. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
3 different editions
Also available
Also in
Fiction Anthologies
On Quality: An Inquiry Into Excellence: Unpublished and Selected Writings
Pirsig, Robert M.
Pirsig, Wendy K.
Hardcover
$25.64
James Weldon Johnson: Writings (Loa #145): The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man / Along This Way / Essays and Editorials / Selected Poems
Johnson, James Weldon
Hardcover
$60.00
Frankenstein, Dracula, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Shelley, Mary
Stevenson, Robert Louis
Stoker, Bram
Paperback
$9.45
Sez I to Myself: The Collected Essays of Frank and Malachy McCourt
McCourt, Frank
McCourt, Malachy
Hardcover
$28.50
Here in New England: Unforgettable Stories of People, Places, and Memories That Connect Us All.
Allen, Mel
Paperback
$19.00
The Greek Tragedies: Seventeen Plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides
Euripides
Aeschylus
Sophocles
Paperback
$23.75
Learn Russian with Beginner Stories: Interlinear Russian to English
Van Den End, Kees
Hyplern, Bermuda Word
Gettys, Serafima
Paperback
$17.99
Obvious Adams -- The Story of a Successful Businessman: New Business Edition
Updegraff, Robert R.
Paperback
$12.49
The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Writings: Poems, Tales, Essays, and Reviews
Poe, Edgar Allan
Hardcover
$27.00
Bookin' in the Big House: What I Learned Leading a Women's Prison Book Club
Devoto, Pat Cunningham
Paperback
$26.55
Japanese Folktales for Language Learners: Bilingual Legends and Fables in Japanese and English (Free Online Audio Recording)
Sato, Anna
Sato, Eriko
Paperback
$18.99
The Valancourt Book of World Horror Stories, volume 1
Pedraza, Pilar
Fager, Anders
Cubas, Cristina Fernández
Paperback
$33.34
The Serpent Mound, Adams County, Ohio (Facsimile Reprint)
Randall, E. O.
Randall, Emilius Oviatt
Paperback
$14.43
