Louise, Queen of Prussia by Heinrich Merz
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"Louise, Queen of Prussia" by Heinrich Merz is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This narrative chronicles the life of Louise, a queen celebrated for her noble character and patriotic spirit, who faced immense personal and national hardships during her lifetime. The book aims to highlight her unwavering love for her family and her struggles against the backdrop of her country's calamities, particularly focusing on her relationship with Napoleon
and the impact of war on Prussia. The opening of the work introduces Queen Louise, born in Hanover and raised in an environment of affection despite early familial losses. The text elaborates on her upbringing, the influence of her governess, and the development of her character marked by compassion and dedication to her family and subjects. The narrative sets the stage for the depiction of her marriage to Frederick William III and her evolution into a beloved queen, whose kindness and strength during turbulent times garnered her deep affection from the people she served. This section lays the groundwork for exploring her trials and triumphs as the narrative unfolds, painting a portrait of a woman whose life was intertwined with the fate of her country. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Merz, Heinrich, 1816-1893 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Upton, George P. (George Putnam), 1834-1919 |
| LoC No. | 09023798 |
| Uniform Title | Luise, Königin von Preussen. English |
| Title | Louise, Queen of Prussia |
| Series Title | Life Stories for Young People |
| Credits | D A Alexander, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DD: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany |
| Subject | Luise, Queen, consort of Frederick William III, King of Prussia, 1776-1810 |
| Subject | Queens -- Germany -- Prussia -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 65549 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-65549-9 |
| Release Date | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 351 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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