02602cam a22003373u 4500 3693 UtSlPG 20260610133115.0 m cr n 260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PT Mühlbach, L. (Luise), 1814-1873 Louisa of Prussia and Her Times: A Historical Novel Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2003 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2003-01-01 Text file produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger "Louisa of Prussia and Her Times: A Historical Novel" by L. Mühlbach is a historical fiction work likely written during the late 19th century. The novel explores the life of Louisa of Prussia, particularly during the tumultuous era of the Napoleonic Wars, reflecting on the political and social turmoil of the time. The opening chapters portray a vivid depiction of Vienna in crisis, detailing the fear and chaos as the French army led by Bonaparte approaches. The beginning of the novel sets the stage in Vienna as the city grapples with the consequences of military defeats. The despair of the populace culminates in riots as citizens demand peace and express their outrage at the fleeing emperor. Amidst this backdrop, the arrival of ominous news about Bonaparte's advancing troops creates a palpable sense of dread. The narrative introduces various characters, including the prime minister Baron von Thugut, who seeks to manipulate the tumultuous circumstances for political gain, and hints at significant figures such as Joseph Haydn, embedded in the cultural fabric of the time. Haydn's storyline offers a contrast to the political turmoil as he engages in creative endeavors, suggesting a parallel between art and the ongoing conflicts of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Fiction Luise, Queen, consort of Frederick William III, King of Prussia, 1776-1810 -- Fiction Prussia (Germany) -- History -- Frederick William III, 1797-1840 -- Fiction Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Campaigns -- Germany -- Prussia -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3693 45739 45739