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The day had scarcely dawned. Over Vesuvius hung one broad gray stripe of mist, stretching across as far as Naples, and darkening all the small towns along the coast. The sea lay calm. Along the shore of the narrow creek that lies beneath the Sorrento cliffs, fishermen and their wives were at work already, some with giant cables drawing their boats to land, with the nets that had been cast the night before, while others were rigging their craft, trimming the sails, or fetching out oars and ...

THE mighty movement of the nations, which led the Germanic peoples from their northern home into the interior of the Roman empire, and finally made them masters of the West, lasted about five hundred years, from its beginning in the Marcomannic War (A.D. 167) until, with the rise of the Franks and the enlargement of their state under the Merovingian kings, there emerged the firm foundations of a new system of government for the West which promised to be of long duration.

THE mighty movement of the nations, which led the Germanic peoples from their northern home into the interior of the Roman empire, and finally made them masters of the West, lasted about five hundred years, from its beginning in the Marcomannic War (A.D. 167) until, with the rise of the Franks and the enlargement of their state under the Merovingian kings, there emerged the firm foundations of a new system of government for the West which promised to be of long duration.On these fou...

Have you been trying to learn German and simply can’t find the way to expand your vocabulary?Do your teachers recommend you boring textbooks and complicated stories that you don’t really understand?Are you looking for a way to learn the language quicker without taking shortcuts?If you answered “Yes!” to at least one of those previous questions, then this book is for you! We’ve compiled the 2000 Most Common W...

The object of the translators of the following tales was to present the English public with a collection, which should combine effectiveness with variety, and at the same time should contain specimens of the most celebrated writers of prose fiction whom Germany has produced. The names of the authors will, they think, be a sufficient guarantee that they have not failed in this last respect, and if the reader finds himself amused or interested by the series, they will have succeeded entirely...

THE PRECURSORS OF THE GERMAN MYSTICS TO most English readers the "Imitation of Christ" is the representative of mediaeval German mysticism. In reality, however, this beautiful little treatise belongs to a period when that movement had nearly spent itself. Thomas a Kempis, as Dr. Bigg has said,[1] was only a semi-mystic. He tones down the most characteristic doctrines of Eckhart, who is the great original thinker of the German mystical school, and seems in some ways to revert to an earlier ...

Pictures of German Life in the XVth, XVIth, and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. I by Gustav Freytag is a vivid exploration of German society during the late medieval and early modern periods. In this volume, Freytag delves into the customs, traditions, and everyday experiences of Germans from the 15th to the 17th centuries, highlighting the significant social and cultural shifts that characterized these centuries. The work provides readers with a window into the lives of various classes, from peasa...

Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries, Vol. II by Gustav Freytag continues the exploration of German society, offering deeper insights into the social, economic, and political transformations that occurred from the 18th to the 19th centuries. Building on the themes of the first volume, Freytag expands his examination of everyday life, focusing on the changing lives of citizens as Germany progressed toward modernization and unification.Freytag delves into the emergence ...

Translations from the German (Vol 3 of 3): Tales by Musäus, Tieck, Richter remains significant as a testament to the literary exchange between German and English-speaking cultures during the Romantic era. These translations introduced readers to the rich and diverse literary traditions of Germany, influencing subsequent generations of writers and readers interested in Romantic literature, folklore, and imaginative storytelling.

Discover the diversity and depth of German culture and identityCultural roots and national identities are becoming increasingly important. This comprehensive work on German culture and identity takes you on a fascinating journey through Germany's history and present.More than just historyOur book goes far beyond historical representation. It illuminates the living traditions that shape German culture - from regional customs and folk f...

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe / born at Francfort on the Main, August 28, 1749 / died at Weimar, March 22, 1832 / Painting by Karl Joseph Stieler in the New Pinacothek, Munich / Photograph by Piloty and Löhle, Munich The Poet’s Room in the castle at Weimar / Bust of Frederick von Schiller on the right / Photograph by Louis Held, Weimar Picturesque spot in Frankfort on the Main / Saalgasse (Saal Street) with the Holy Ghost Fountain. In the background can be seen the tower of the Cathedral, the...

A History of the Later Roman Empire (Vol. 1&2) offers a rigorous account of Rome's transformation from the reign of Arcadius and Honorius to the age of Justinian and beyond, tracing political, military, religious, and administrative developments across East and West. Written in a lucid yet densely evidentiary style, the work belongs to the great tradition of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century critical historiography, revising Gibbon through closer attention to institutions, sources, a...