William I, German Emperor 1797-1888 creator Merbach, Paul Alfred 1880- text utu 2017 monographic de 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Wilhelms I. Briefe an seinen Vater König Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1827-1839)" is a historical correspondence collection written in the early 19th century. This work compiles letters from Prince Wilhelm of Prussia to his father, King Friedrich Wilhelm III, providing insights into the personal and political life of the prince during a time filled with significant sociopolitical changes in Europe. The letters serve as a rare glimpse into his thoughts and experiences, particularly concerning military affairs and his development as an individual. The opening of the collection introduces the context in which these letters were written, emphasizing the historical backdrop of early 19th century Prussia and Europe, marked by the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars and the lead-up to 1848's revolutions. It highlights Wilhelm's military career and his status as a conservative figure within a changing political landscape. The letters themselves are noted for their candidness and the depth of personal sentiment they convey, as they not only discuss military and political issues but also touch upon Prince Wilhelm's personal life, including his romantic interests and aspirations, providing a multi-faceted portrait of a future monarch in a transformative historical period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2017-07-24 Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified William I, German Emperor, 1797-1888 -- Correspondence Frederick William III, King of Prussia, 1770-1840 -- Correspondence DD Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55193 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55193 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134254.0 55193