Project Gutenberg 2010-09-29 Public domain in the USA. 263 Freytag, Gustav 1816 1895 Freitag, Gustav Malcolm, Mrs. (Georgina) Malcolm, Georgina Malcolm, Georgiana Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries, Vol. II. Pictures of German Life in the 18th and 19th Centuries, Vol. II. Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive "Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries, Vol. II." by Gustav Freytag is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into various aspects of German society in the 18th and 19th centuries, examining the military, cultural and social changes that defined the era. Through rich narrative and descriptions, it sheds light on the evolution of Germany's military, particularly focusing on recruitment practices, the role of conscription, and the lives of soldiers. The opening of this volume introduces the reader to the militaristic environment of early 18th century Germany. It begins with the experiences of citizens and soldiers amidst an alarm gun sound, prompting reflections on duty and personal choice in the context of military service. Freytag highlights the shifts in military organization following the Thirty Years' War, including the transformation from mercenary bands to a standing army supported by conscription. Through the detailed portrayal of the societal implications of military demands, particularly reflected in the account of a deserter named Ulrich Bräcker, the narrative captures a historical moment of tension between state authority and individual freedom, setting the stage for broader discussions about German identity and governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Germany -- Civilization Germany -- Social life and customs DD Text Category: History - European Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 610846 2025-07-14T03:35:49.056793 text/html 603198 2010-09-29T17:59:06 text/html 334771 2025-07-14T03:35:58.353711 application/epub+zip 342396 2025-07-14T03:35:52.870757 application/epub+zip 297913 2025-07-14T03:35:51.489784 application/epub+zip 664912 2025-07-14T03:36:02.709683 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 636710 2025-07-14T03:35:57.419718 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 414142 2022-09-15T11:58:34.669866 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 577668 2025-07-14T03:35:48.368755 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 577409 2010-09-29T17:59:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 577538 2010-09-29T17:59:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22669 2025-07-14T03:36:02.844692 application/rdf+xml 23938 2025-07-14T03:35:51.995759 image/jpeg 4266 2025-07-14T03:35:51.744749 image/jpeg 220352 2010-09-29T17:59:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 224409 2010-09-29T17:59:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 220247 2010-09-29T17:59:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 327748 2025-07-14T03:35:49.103759 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