This book tells about the courage of German citizens at the time of the Napoleonic Wars of Liberation. At that time, people were suffering under the French occupation. For the first time, ordinary citizens took the initiative and fought alongside the military to realise their desire for freedom, self-determination and justice The author presents a good part of German history that receives little attention in modern times and yet formed important roots in the liberal and democratic thinking of the Germans.
The uniqueness of this book is that this historical event is told through the actions of women in particular With Eleonore Prochaska, Friedenke Kruger and Johanna Stegen, the author singles out three women who acted heroically in the wars of liberation. In doing so, they paved the way for a self-determined, more free life for the women of future generations Their monuments can still be found today in various places in Germany The author allows the reader to participate in the breadth and diversity of the course of events of Napoleonic foreign rule as well as in the struggle of the liberators and the mercenary armies In addition, he inserts the deeds of the heroines into social developments, making use of some prominent figures of contemporary history such as Countess Elisa von Ahlefeldt. the Turnvater Jahn, General Ludwig von Borstell and Major von Reiche.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Korthaus, E.
Title
Heldinnen der Befreiungskriege gegen Napoleon: Ein historischer Roman über Eleonore Prochaska, Friederike Krüger und Johanna Stegen sowie ihre Förderer Ludwig von Borstell und Friedrich Ludwig Jahn
