Old Fritz and the New Era

Old Fritz and the New Era

Intrigue, Conquests, and Legacy in 18th-century PrussiaBy L. Mühlbach
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In "Old Fritz and the New Era," L. Mühlbach skillfully intertwines historical narrative with biographical elements, offering a captivating portrayal of Frederick the Great of Prussia. The book's prose reflects a blend of romanticism and realism, set against the backdrop of 18th-century Europe, as it navigates the turbulent changes of the Enlightenment period. Mühlbach's attention to detail and vivid characterizations invite readers to explore both the man and the epoch, revealing the complexities of Frederick's reign and his efforts to modernize Prussia amidst rising tensions and social upheaval. L. Mühlbach, a pseudonym for the prolific historian and novelist Luise Mühlbach, was deeply influenced by her own tumultuous upbringing in a politically charged environment. Her life was marked by a profound interest in history, fostering a nuanced understanding of the past that she would later channel into her literary works. Mühlbach's scholarship, coupled with her dedication to illuminating the lives of historical figures, imbues "Old Fritz and the New Era" with authenticity and depth, offering insights into Frederick's leadership and vision. This book is highly recommended for readers with an interest in historical fiction, biography, and the Enlightenment era. Mühlbach's engaging narrative serves not only as a portrait of a monarch but as a reflective exploration of the struggles and aspirations that defined a pivotal moment in European history.

Audiobook details

GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length15 hrs 9 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 10, 2019
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Translated from the German by Peter Langley
23BOOK III. STORM AND PRESSURE
2FOREWORD
24CHAPTER XIX. THE KING AND THE AUSTRIAN DIPLOMAT.
3BOOK I. OLD FRITZ.
25CHAPTER XX. THE KING AND THE LOVER.
4CHAPTER I. THE LONELY KING.
26CHAPTER XXI. IN WEIMAR.
5CHAPTER II. WILHELMINE ENKE.
27CHAPTER XXII. THE READING.
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6CHAPTER III. FREDERICK WILLIAM.
28CHAPTER XXIII. WITCHCRAFT
7CHAPTER IV. THE DRIVE TO BERLIN.
29CHAPTER XXIV. THE PURSE-PROUD MAN.
8CHAPTER V. THE OATH OF FIDELITY.
30CHAPTER XXV. THE ELOPEMENT.
9CHAPTER VI. THE PARADE.
31CHAPTER XXVI. UNDER THE STARRY HEAVENS.
10CHAPTER VII. THE MIRACULOUS ELIXIR.
32CHAPTER XXVII. THE SACRIFICE.
11CHAPTER VIII. THE GOLDEN RAIN.
33BOOK IV. THE VISIBLES AND THE INVISIBLES.
12CHAPTER IX. GERMAN LITERATURE AND THE KING.
34CHAPTER XXVIII. OLD FRITZ.
13BOOK II. ROSICRUCIANS AND POWERFUL GENIUSES
35CHAPTER XXIX. CAGLIOSTRO’S RETURN.
14CHAPTER X. GOETHE IN BERLIN.
36CHAPTER XXX. THE TRIUMVIRATE.
15CHAPTER XI. THE INNER AND THE MIDDLE TEMPLE.
37CHAPTER XXXI. FUTURE PLANS.
16CHAPTER XII. THE JESUIT GENERAL
38CHAPTER XXXII. MIRACLES AND SPIRITS.
17CHAPTER XIII. A PENSIONED GENERAL.
39CHAPTER XXXIII. THE RETURN HOME.
18CHAPTER XIV. THE KING’S LETTER.
40CHAPTER XXXIV. BEHIND THE MASK.
19CHAPTER XV. HATE AND LOVE
41CHAPTER XXXV. THE CURSE.
20CHAPTER XVI. CHARLES AUGUSTUS AND GOETHE.
42CHAPTER XXXVI. THE KING AND THE ROSICRUCIANS.
21CHAPTER XVII. GOETHE’S VISITS.
43CHAPTER XXXVII. THE ESPOUSALS.
22CHAPTER XVIII. FAREWELL TO BERLIN.
44CHAPTER XXXVIII. REVENGE FULFILLED.

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