Project Gutenberg 2010-09-22 Public domain in the USA. 198 Freytag, Gustav 1816 1895 Freitag, Gustav Malcolm, Mrs. (Georgina) Malcolm, Georgina Malcolm, Georgiana Pictures of German Life in the XVth, XVIth, and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. I. Pictures of German Life in the 15th, 16th, and 17th Centuries, Vol. I. Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books "Pictures of German Life in the XVth, XVIth, and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. I" by Gustav Freytag is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the intricacies of German society during the 15th to 17th centuries, detailing the daily lives of various social classes, the impact of significant historical events, and the evolving political landscape. It provides insight into how ordinary people navigated the challenges of their time while reflecting on the broader cultural and historical implications of their experiences. The opening of the work establishes the context for the exploration of German life, emphasizing the contrasts between past and present living conditions, specifically in the context of landed proprietors. Freytag describes the grim realities faced by individuals from various backgrounds, particularly emphasizing the hardships of rural life and the pervasive struggles against oppression. In subsequent chapters, the text outlines significant events such as the Hussite War and personal narratives, demonstrating how these historical complexities shaped the mental and physical lives of the German people. This detailed introduction sets the stage for a nuanced portrayal of an evolving society, laying the groundwork for the narratives that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Germany -- Civilization Germany -- Social life and customs DD Text Category: History - European Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) 669833 2025-07-13T14:09:39.554076 text/html 657867 2021-01-07T00:42:14 text/html 358246 2025-07-13T14:09:49.400081 application/epub+zip 365912 2025-07-13T14:09:43.412031 application/epub+zip 318151 2025-07-13T14:09:42.010021 application/epub+zip 704795 2025-07-13T14:09:54.028015 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 669260 2025-07-13T14:09:48.418030 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 443754 2022-09-15T11:48:11.462757 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 633094 2025-07-13T14:09:38.697082 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 632811 2021-01-07T00:42:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 632945 2021-01-07T00:42:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22138 2025-07-13T14:09:54.161000 application/rdf+xml 24204 2025-07-13T14:09:42.512050 image/jpeg 4470 2025-07-13T14:09:42.259067 image/jpeg 239207 2021-01-07T00:42:15 application/octet-stream application/zip 243942 2021-01-07T00:42:15 application/octet-stream application/zip 239120 2021-01-07T00:42:15 application/octet-stream application/zip 348973 2025-07-13T14:09:39.607088 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia de.wikipedia