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FOR SCEPTRE AND CROWN.
FOR SCEPTRE AND CROWN - A ROMANCE OF THE PRESENT TIME. - TRANSLATED FROM THE GERMAN OF
CONTENTS OF VOL. II.
FOR SCEPTRE AND CROWN.
CHAPTER XIII. - DELAY.
CHAPTER XIV. - LANGENSALZA.
CHAPTER XV. - SUSPENSE.
CHAPTER XVI. - INTRIGUE.
CHAPTER XVII. - DEFEAT.
CHAPTER XVIII. - DIPLOMACY.
A sweeping tale set against the thunderous backdrop of mid‑nineteenth‑century Europe, this novel follows the frantic movements of Prussian forces as they scramble to outmaneuver rival armies. The story opens amid a cascade of orders, marching columns, and a tense standoff that threatens to reshape the continent. Readers are thrust into a world where maps are redrawn in a single night and the fate of nations hangs on the speed of a single advance.
At the heart of the drama are the generals and the king—a ruler whose vision is clouded by both ambition and the weight of history. Young officers bristle with impatience, while seasoned commanders argue over doctrine, strategy, and the very right moment to strike. The clash between cautious planning and bold, reckless daring fuels a palpable sense of urgency.
Through vivid battlefield sketches and intimate council rooms, the narrative captures the delicate dance of diplomacy, intrigue, and personal conviction. As alliances shift and loyalties are tested, the reader is left wondering whether the impending march will bring triumph or disaster.
Language
en
Duration
~11 hours (671K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive
Release date
2011-10-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1829–1903
Known to readers as Gregor Samarow, he turned politics and recent history into fast-moving German historical fiction. Behind the pen name was Oskar Meding, a civil servant and diplomat whose novels were widely read in the late 19th century.
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