A Short History of Germany - Parmele, Mary Platt
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At the wedding festivities of his sister Wilhelmine, Frederick secreted himself among the servants in humble attire. He was discovered, and the King, who must have been in a genial mood that night, pulled him forth from his hiding, and leading him to the trembling queen said, "Here, madam, our Fritz is back again!" And the reconciliation made three aching hearts glad. -from Chapter XII With a verve and liveliness worthy of a novelist, American writer MARY PLATT PARMELE (1843-1911) put her unique stamp on world history with her series of clever, concise histories, condensed tales of the world's…mehr

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At the wedding festivities of his sister Wilhelmine, Frederick secreted himself among the servants in humble attire. He was discovered, and the King, who must have been in a genial mood that night, pulled him forth from his hiding, and leading him to the trembling queen said, "Here, madam, our Fritz is back again!" And the reconciliation made three aching hearts glad. -from Chapter XII With a verve and liveliness worthy of a novelist, American writer MARY PLATT PARMELE (1843-1911) put her unique stamp on world history with her series of clever, concise histories, condensed tales of the world's great nations that encompassed the essential facts necessary for appreciating the state of the world as she saw it. With this book, first published in 1897 and updated in 1908, she initiates American readers into the remarkable story of the origins, setbacks, and triumphs of the German nation. From the arrival of Teutonic tribes on the shores of the River Rhine to the creation of a unified Germany in the late 19th century, this is both dramatic history and an excellent foundation for appreciating the traumas Germany endured in the 20th century. OF INTEREST TO: readers of European and classical history Parmele's books available from Cosimo Classics include: * The Evolution of an Empire: A Brief Historical Sketch of France * The Evolution of an Empire: A Brief Historical Sketch of the United States * A Short History of Spain * A Short History of Rome and Italy * A Short History of England, Ireland and Scotland
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Mary Platt Parmele (1843–1911) was an American author known for her accessible educational works on history, aiming to offer concise and engaging insights into the backgrounds of various countries and historical events. Her literary style typically involved distilling complex historical narratives into shorter, more digestible summaries without sacrificing depth or accuracy. One of her notable contributions to historical literature is 'A Short History of Germany' which provides readers with a streamlined account of Germany's intricate past, from its earliest tribal beginnings to its development into a nation at the forefront of European affairs. In this work, as with others, Parmele exhibited a capacity to weave factual information into a narrative form that appealed to an audience that might otherwise find the subject matter daunting. Her works were particularly influential at the beginning of the 20th century, serving both as educational resources and introductions to history for the general public. Parmele's other books, such as 'A Short History of France' and 'A Short History of Spain', further attest to her skill in rendering vast subjects into approachable prose. Her books continue to be referenced for their clarity, narrative appeal, and their ability to ignite interest in the histories of nations.