Herr Paulus: His Rise, His Greatness, And His Fall

By Walter Besant

Book Overview

Herr Paulus: His Rise, His Greatness, And His Fall is a historical novel written by Walter Besant. The book tells the story of a young German man named Paulus who rises to power in the military and political spheres of Germany during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Paulus is depicted as a brilliant strategist and a charismatic leader who is able to win the hearts and minds of the German people.As Paulus rises to power, he becomes increasingly authoritarian and ruthless, using his power to crush dissent and silence his critics. Despite his many successes, Paulus is ultimately undone by his own hubris and the forces of history that he cannot control.The novel is a sweeping epic that covers the rise and fall of one of the most important figures in German history. It is a tale of ambition, power, and the dangers of unchecked authority. Through the character of Paulus, Besant explores the complex political and social forces that shaped Germany during this pivotal period in its history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163084743
• ISBN13: 9781163084748
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"