"The History of the Seven Years War in Germany" Topic
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| Mr Voltaire | 14 Dec 2014 3:17 p.m. PST |
by Johann Wilhelm von Archenholz.
Does anyone have an opinion on whether this is a book worth getting? I can't find any reviews anywhere and as it's a print on demand I wouldn't mind some views of anyone who's read it before I fork out any cash.
Many thanks in anticipation. |
| Cold Steel | 14 Dec 2014 4:53 p.m. PST |
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| Broglie | 15 Dec 2014 5:12 a.m. PST |
What a pity they do not scan the maps. It looks interesting though. I wonder how good quality the 'print to order' copy would be as the scan is not that good. |
| Mr Voltaire | 15 Dec 2014 6:24 a.m. PST |
Aye, I'm flicking through the online version – which I was aware of – to see if it contains any useful info about battles that might make it a good source. I'm quite old fashioned – prefer a book in my hand to reading it on a computer screen. And I hate kindles. Ah, well….. |
| Broglie | 15 Dec 2014 8:05 a.m. PST |
I fully agree with you Mr. Voltaire. Let us know if you decide to buy the 'print on demand' version. Regards |
| crogge1757 | 15 Dec 2014 8:17 a.m. PST |
"The Archenholz" is considered a near source Classic. First published in German at around 1780. Archenholz was himself a veteran of the Prussian army having served as ensign in the regiment von Itzenplitz (IR13) at the battle of Hochkirch IIRC. Duffy is quoting his autobiographical add-on to this battle. Archenholz was among those junior officers that had to be removed from the field by force from elderly NCO'S, as they new of lost battles only from the saying, they just couldn't believe what was happening to them. Later Archenholz became a renowned commentator on culture, politics, and current affairs. Its a great read and filled with nice anecdotes (true or not). It covers the general history of events, with not so much details to the individual battles.
The German version is brilliantly written, while the English edition not so much to my feeling. I believe this Cutty was not native-English speaking.
Also note: it covers the war on the European continent, only. Overseas events are touched only briefly. |
| Tricorne1971 | 15 Dec 2014 10:40 p.m. PST |
The original (English)is in the NYC public library. Use interlibrary loan. I have the originals but the on line version is more than sufficient. Remember that the printed books on demand are simply printed copies of what you get on line. |
| Mr Voltaire | 18 Dec 2014 3:31 p.m. PST |
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| Tricorne1971 | 23 Dec 2014 11:57 p.m. PST |
In the 1970's we used the British Museum Catalogue of Printed Books to get copies of all the stuff that is now on google. The old system was better as the fold out maps were also copied. Admittedly a little slower as we (me and Bill Protz) had to get UK currency (no credit cards then)and await a couple exchanges of letters (actual paper) and the have the packet shipped (by actual ship) from London to Omaha, Nebraska! I am sure Herr Leutnant Archenholz still resides in the British Museum stacks. |
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