Barbara Blomberg

Barbara Blomberg is a historical novel written by Georg Ebers. The story is set in the 16th century and revolves around the life of Barbara Blomberg, a beautiful and strong-willed woman who captures the heart of Emperor Charles V. Barbara is a commoner who becomes the emperor's mistress and bears him a son, Don John of Austria. However, their relationship is threatened by political intrigue and the disapproval of the emperor's advisors, who see Barbara as a threat to his rule. The novel explores the challenges and sacrifices that Barbara must make as she navigates her way through the dangerous world of court politics and her love for the emperor. It also provides a vivid portrayal of the tumultuous times in which she lived, including the religious conflicts between Catholics and Protestants, the rise of the Ottoman Empire, and the power struggles between European monarchs. Ebers' writing style is engaging and descriptive, bringing to life the characters and events of the era. Overall, Barbara Blomberg is a captivating historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman and the turbulent times in which she lived.But Emperor Charles was not the man to allow matters which aroused his wrath and strong disapproval to pass unpunished. Wolf suspected that the time was not far distant when yonder monarch at the window, who had won so many victories, would have a reckoning with the Smalcalds, the allied Protestants of Germany, and his vivid imagination surrounded him with an almost mystical power.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.