»1906«. Der Zusammenbruch der alten Welt by Ferdinand Heinrich Grautoff
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| Author | Grautoff, Ferdinand Heinrich, 1871-1935 |
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| Title | »1906«. Der Zusammenbruch der alten Welt |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "1906. Der Zusammenbruch der alten Welt" by Ferdinand Heinrich Grautoff is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The text addresses the catastrophic impact of war and the sweeping changes it wrought on society, especially focused on the events surrounding the year 1906 and its aftermath. It delves into the political tensions and conflicts that led to the collapse of previous world orders, exploring themes of nationalism and the fragility of peace. The opening of the book sets a somber tone, reflecting on the devastating consequences of a recent war that had drenched the world in blood. The narrator contemplates the losses incurred and the broken spirits of soldiers returning from battle, indicating a profound sense of loss in cultural achievements and human lives. It hints at a diplomatic backdrop where tensions in Samoa foreshadow larger international conflicts, revealing a mix of anxiety and foreboding regarding forthcoming hostilities that could engulf nations. As the narrative unfolds, it captures the political discussions and the atmosphere among German expatriates in Samoa, hinting at the larger, unresolved tensions between Germany and its international adversaries that may lead to further violence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| LoC Class | U: Military science |
| Subject | Imaginary wars and battles |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49995 |
| Release Date | Sep 17, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 76 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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