Kolberg (1894)

by Paul Heyse

Book Overview

Kolberg is a historical novel written by Paul Heyse and first published in 1894. The novel is set during the Napoleonic Wars and tells the story of the Prussian town of Kolberg, which is besieged by French forces. The citizens of Kolberg, led by their mayor, Joachim Nettelbeck, and the military commander, August Neidhardt von Gneisenau, are determined to resist the French and defend their town at all costs. The novel explores the themes of patriotism,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112030895X
• ISBN13: 9781120308955
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"