William of Germany a Succinct Biography of William I German Emperor and King of Prussia

""William of Germany"" is a brief biography of William I, the German Emperor and King of Prussia, written by Archibald Forbes. The book covers the life and reign of William I, from his birth in 1797 to his death in 1888. It provides a comprehensive overview of his political and military achievements, including his role in the unification of Germany and his leadership during the Franco-Prussian War. The book also explores William I's personal life, including his relationships with his family and his interests outside of politics. Written in a clear and concise style, ""William of Germany"" is an accessible introduction to one of the most important figures in German history.1888. Forbes, a brilliant war correspondent, spent his later years in literary work. Here he turns his attention to telling the story of the splendid events and heroism through which King William of Prussia was enabled to win unity for Germany, and for himself and his heirs the proud dignity of German Emperor. Forbes had the opportunity, during the Franco-German war, of accompanying King William on the campaign through Alsace and Lorraine, up to the walls of Paris, and his account of that portion of the dead Emperor�������s life has, consequently, great value, as being not only the work of an historian, but of a special correspondent, fitted by long training and natural ability to give pictures of the great scenes he witnessed with artistic and thrilling accuracy. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.