The Works Of Frederick Schiller, Historical And Dramatic: History Of The Revolt Of The Netherlands And Wallenstein And Wilhelm Tell

By Friedrich Schiller

Book Overview

The Works of Frederick Schiller, Historical and Dramatic is a collection of three works by the German author Friedrich Schiller. The first work, History of the Revolt of the Netherlands, is a historical account of the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule in the 16th century. The second work, Wallenstein, is a trilogy of plays that tells the story of the Thirty Years' War and the rise and fall of the military commander Albrecht von Wallenstein. The third work, Wilhelm Tell, is a play that tells the story of the Swiss folk hero William Tell and his role in the Swiss struggle for independence from the Habsburg Empire. Schiller is known for his historical and dramatic works, and this collection showcases his skill in both genres. The Works of Frederick Schiller, Historical and Dramatic is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and drama.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: 1432698494
• ISBN13: 9781432698492
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 560 Pages
• Weight: 1.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"