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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of letters written by Helmuth von Moltke, a renowned Prussian field marshal, to his mother and brother between 1823-1871. The letters provide an insightful glimpse into Moltke's personal life, military career, and political views. Moltke's military career spanned several decades, and his letters reflect his experiences in the Danish, Polish, and Franco-Prussian wars. He offers detailed accounts of battles, strategies, and the challenges of military life. Beyond his military insights, Moltke's letters also reveal his keen observations on politics and society. The letters are a fascinating read for anyone interested in military history, Prussian history, or the life of one of Prussia's most prominent military figures. They offer a unique perspective on the political and social landscape of 19th-century Europe, and provide valuable insights into the mind of a brilliant military strategist and statesman. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Green cloth, gilt letters on spine, gilt and color design on cover, 318 pp., 7 BW plates. Helmuth von Moltke the Elder (1800-1891) was a German field-marshall and military strategist. These letters date from 1823 to 1890. G- (Ex-library, with usual library markings, bookplate on front inside cover, pocket and discoloration at back inside cover, perforation stamp used on illus., pages are lightly tanned in margins, published with rough-edges, hinges are good, no dj, cover show moderate wear esp, along spine, and top of spine material is torn down about an inch.).