02508cam a22003373u 4500 19562 UtSlPG 20260610133445.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PT Mühlbach, L. (Luise), 1814-1873 Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-10-17 Produced by Chuck Greif, Charles Aldarondo, Bob Koertge and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia" by L. Mühlbach is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the tumultuous period during and after the battles of Jena and Auerstadt, focusing on the experiences of Prussian officers and the influential figure of Queen Louisa. Central characters include Lieutenant Ferdinand von Schill and Count Pückler, who grapple with their recent defeat and the looming threat of Napoleon's forces, driving them to rethink their personal and national identities. At the start of the novel, the narrative immerses us in the aftermath of the disastrous battles of Jena and Auerstadt. The opening depicts the chaos and horror on the battlefield, highlighting the devastation faced by the Prussian soldiers, particularly through the eyes of the wounded officer Ferdinand von Schill. His desperate attempts to escape the battleground are interspersed with reflections on the loss of honor and national pride. Meanwhile, he encounters Count Pückler, and together they solidify their resolve not to surrender to the enemy's might, binding themselves in an oath of vengeance for their homeland, signaling the beginning of their quest to restore Prussian honor against Napoleon's reign. (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 Jordan, F. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19562 60935 60935