02446cam a22003733u 4500 64524 UtSlPG 20260610134504.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 PT Heidenstam, Verner von, 1859-1940 Kampf und Tod Karls des Zwölften: Historische Erzählungen Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier German translations of selected stories from: Karolinerna. Release date is 2021-02-12 Das befestigte Haus -- Der Königsritt -- Fredrikshall. The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Kampf und Tod Karls des Zwölften: Historische Erzählungen" by Verner von Heidenstam is a collection of historical narratives written in the early 20th century. The work explores the dramatic and turbulent events surrounding the Swedish King Charles XII, particularly delving into themes of war, heroism, and the human condition amidst the chaos of battle. The opening of the collection presents a bleak and harrowing depiction of Swedish forces besieged by winter, suffering great hardships and denials as they seek shelter from the harsh elements. Soldiers are depicted in a state of despair, enduring severe frostbite and apparent desperation. As the narrative progresses, the focus shifts to the King's personal struggles and challenges in commanding his troops, showcasing his youthful yet stubborn demeanor amidst political strife and impending threats. The scene is set for a tense exploration of loyalty, bravery, and the burdens of leadership as the narrative hints at the challenges that lie ahead for King Charles XII and his men. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Swedish fiction -- Translations into German Sweden -- History -- Charles XII, 1697-1718 -- Fiction Charles XII, King of Sweden, 1682-1718 -- Fiction Short stories, Swedish -- Translations into German Bergman, Gustaf, 1880- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64524 105347 105347