Prince Eugene, the Noble Knight by L. Würdig
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"Prince Eugene, the Noble Knight" by L. Würdig is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and military career of Prince Eugene of Savoy, a prominent general who rose to fame during the wars against France and the Ottoman Empire. It explores his journey from a boy destined for the priesthood to becoming one of the most celebrated military leaders of his time. The opening
of this work introduces readers to Prince Eugene's early life, detailing his noble lineage and his mother's ambitions for revenge against King Louis XIV of France, who had banished their family. As a young man, Eugene defies royal expectations to pursue a military career, demonstrating determination and resilience, despite his delicate physique. The narrative sets the stage for his eventual rise in the Austrian army, where he is welcomed by the Emperor Leopold and quickly proves his worth as a soldier. This portion effectively captures Eugene’s character and ambition, laying the groundwork for the thrilling battles and triumphs that will follow in his storied career. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Würdig, L. (Ludwig), 1818-1889 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Upton, George P. (George Putnam), 1834-1919 |
| LoC No. | 10022881 |
| Title | Prince Eugene, the Noble Knight |
| Series Title | Life Stories for Young People |
| Credits |
Produced by D A Alexander, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | Eugene, of Savoy, Prince of Savoy, 1663-1736 -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Europe -- History -- 1648-1789 -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Austria -- History -- 1519-1740 -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59733 |
| Release Date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 516 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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