Frederick von trenck (6 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 8vo in publisher's cloth. 279 pp. Light wear. Binding is sound. Text is clean. Ships wrapped in bubble wrap and packed with care in a box.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is the fascinating autobiography of Friedrich, Baron von Trenck, a Prussian officer, adventurer, and author. Born into nobility in 1726, he became a soldier at the age of 18. He served under Frederick the Great in the Silesian Wars, gaining recognition for his bravery and leadership. However, his outspoken nature and alleged treasonous correspondence led to his imprisonment in 1746. After several daring escape attempts, he finally succeeded in fleeing to Austria in 1747. The autobiography chronicles Trenck's military exploits, his imprisonment, and his life as a fugitive. It offers insights into 18th-century Prussia, the realities of warfare, and the complexities of honor, loyalty, and betrayal. Trenck's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity and a captivating read for anyone interested in military history, adventure, or the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hard Cover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. First Thus. Black title on red cloth boards which have fading to spine and a touch of wear to spine head and tail. Internally ther is lih foxing to closed edges else clean, tight and unmarked. A Good + copy. Edited by Philip Murray. vii + 279 pages. 6 illustrations. The adventures of the Baron who having lived through the Revolution was denounced as an Austrian spy and guillotined in 1794. Accused by Thomas Carlyle as a liar and a ruffian. A most fascinating biography. C3C Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…

Condizione: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.