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Step into the tumultuous world of the Thirty Years War with the first play of Friedrich Schillers Wallenstein Trilogy. Set against the backdrop of a Bohemian camp, this captivating narrative introduces key characters such as Albrecht von Wallenstein and Max Piccolomini through the eyes of their subordinates. Experience the rich tapestry of war, loyalty, and ambition as the foundation is laid for the dramatic events to unfold in the trilogy. (Summary by Libby Gohn) Cast List Narrator Libby Gohn, Peasant, Dragoon, Second Cuirassier alanmapstone, Peasant Boy Charlotte Duckett, Sergeant-Major ...

Wallensteins Soldaten aus vielen Ländern erzählen von ihrer Hingabe zu ihrem Heerführer, der außerordentlich erfolgreich ist und seine Soldaten gewähren lässt. Doch es droht Ungemach: Wallenstein soll auf des Kaisers Geheiß einen Teil seiner Armee abtreten - an den Kaiser von Spanien. Unmut regt sich bei den Soldaten - und der Grundstein für Wallensteins Sturz wird gelegt.

Delve into the gripping saga of the Thirty Years War through this five-volume masterpiece, building on the success of Schiller’s earlier work, the History of the Revolt of the Netherlands. Crafted for a broader audience, this vivid narrative intertwines Schiller’s passion for human freedom with his rationalist optimism. In Volume 3, experience the tumultuous events from Gustavus Adolphuss decisive victory at Leipzig in late 1631 to his tragic death in the battle of Lutzen in November 1632. - Summary by Alan Winterrowd

Dive into Schillers poignant tragedy that captures the tumultuous final days of Mary, Queen of Scots. Imprisoned by her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I, Mary faces the looming threat of execution due to her claim on the English throne. The plays gripping narrative unfolds around a desperate attempt to rescue Mary, juxtaposed with Elizabeths agonizing indecision over her fate. This captivating audio rendition features Joseph Mellishs 1801 translation, bringing the emotional intensity of the story to life. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett) Cast Queen Elizabeth Elizabeth Klett, Mary Stuart Arielle Lipshaw, ...

Hans Schiller was a seventeen-year-old student in Bromberg, Prussia, when World War I broke out in August 1914. He enlisted in the German army and was assigned to an artillery unit on the Eastern Front. From 1915 to 1917, Schiller saw action in what is now Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland. After the Bolshevik Revolution in October 1917 and Russia's withdrawal from the war, Schiller was transferred to the Western Front. He arrived in time for Germany's last great offensive in the west.

Aber die Inquisition, welche jetzt gemeint ist, kam aus dem Westen von Europa, anders in ihrem Ursprung und anders an Gestalt. Der letzte maurische Thron war im fünfzehnten Jahrhundert in Granada gefallen und der saracenische Gottesdienst endlich dem überlegenen Glück der Christen gewichen. Aber neu und noch wenig befestigt war das Evangelium in diesem jüngsten christlichen Königreich, und in der trüben Mischung ungleichartiger Gesetze und Sitten hatten sich die Religionen noch nicht geschieden.

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Affairs and assassinations. Conflict and chaos. Power and plots. The tumultuous Tudor period is one of the most iconic and fascinating chapters in British history. In these ten atmospheric dramas, we get a glimpse into the inner workings of Tudor England – and rediscover the key characters we have grown to love and hate. Featuring world-renowned actors, these gripping, historically accurate tales are packed with excitement.

Das vorliegende Hörbuch widmet sich der Literatur der "Weimarer Klassik". In der Diskussion des Epochenbegriffes nehmen die Autoren dabei engen Bezug auf die vorangegangene Epoche des "Sturm und Drang", denn beide wurden von der Germanistik als entwicklungsgeschichtliche Einheit der deutschen Nationalliteratur konstruiert. Damit trägt das Hörbuch jüngsten Forschungsergebnissen Rechnung, macht sie aber leicht verständlich und auch für interessierte Laien zugänglich.