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Author: Frances A. Gerard
Publisher: London : Hutchinson
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Category : Weimar (Thuringia, Germany)
Languages : en
Pages : 372

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Author: Frances A. Gerard
Publisher: Theclassics.Us
ISBN: 9781230281452
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Languages : en
Pages : 60

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1902 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER V ON September 3rd, 1775, Anna Amalia, who had not yet completed her thirty-sixth year, laid down her sceptre of office and willingly retired into the shade of private life. For seventeen years she had governed the little duchy committed to her care, with a discretion, prudence, and ability, truly wonderful in so youthful and inexperienced a ruler. Those who had watched her unobtrusive, ever-watchful endeavours to be as harmless as is the dove and not altogether without the cunning of the serpent, were filled with wonder for this young creature, who steered her course in difficult waters to the admiration of all. During the first years of her reign a whirlwind of misfortune had swept over Germany. There had been a terrible war, in which Weimar, small as was its size, had borne its part; this had been followed by an equally disastrous famine. The conduct of the young duchess under circutnstances of extraordinary difficulty was the theme of praise at every court in Europe; her name was honoured wherever it was mentioned. The celebrated Grimm, envoy from Gotha to the Court of France, extolled this ** wonderful duchess," in glowing terms: "The hard reality of the present time turns into the romance of mythology, when we see before us a living representation of the Goddess Minerva, who has taken a human form amongst the romantic woods of Thuringia. She it is whose name shall be for ever immortalised in the annals of Saxony, and who will live in the history of mankind. But greater even than the immortality of history is the respect of contemporaries; and here language itself fails to give an idea of the homage, the reverence, and the love excited by this wonderful princess." After making due allowance for the German schwarmerei, which...

Author: Frances Gerard
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781331440772
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 364

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Excerpt from A Grand Duchess, Vol. 1: The Life of Anna Amalia, Duchess of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach and the Classical Circle of Weimar Von Knebel appointed Military Tutor to Prince Constantine Opposition to Him - Reports fly about - The two Princes travel with Knebel - Betrothal of Karl August to Princess Louise of Hesse Darmstadt. Friction between Anna Amalia and Count von Gortz - Karl August attains his Majority. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author: Frances A. Gerard
Publisher: Nabu Press
ISBN: 9781289491642
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Languages : en
Pages : 336

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Author: Frances a Gerard
Publisher: Palala Press
ISBN: 9781355920472
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Languages : en
Pages : 338

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Publisher: Hardpress Publishing
ISBN: 9781313842358
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Languages : en
Pages : 374

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Author: Frances A. Gerard
Publisher: Palala Press
ISBN: 9781343257948
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Languages : en
Pages : 340

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author: Frances Gerard
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ISBN: 9781332166329
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 334

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Excerpt from A Grand Duchess, Vol. 2: The Life of Anna Amalia, Duchess of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach and the Classical Circle of Weimar A Grand Duchess: The Life of Anna Amalia, Duchess of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach and the Classical Circle of Weimar was written by Frances Gerard in 1902. This is a 322 page book, containing 58143 words and 8 pictures. Search Inside is enabled for this title. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author: Frances Gerard
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Languages : de
Pages : 306

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Author: Frances A. Gerard
Publisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9780353902701
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 326

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