Hermann And Thusnelda (1907)

Hermann And Thusnelda is a historical novel written by Ferdinand Schmidt and originally published in 1907. The book is set in ancient Germany during the time of the Roman Empire's expansion. The story follows the lives of two Germanic warriors, Hermann and Thusnelda, who struggle to protect their people from Roman invasion. Hermann, a chieftain of the Cherusci tribe, becomes a key figure in the German resistance against the Romans. He leads his people in a successful attack against the Roman army, resulting in the defeat of three Roman legions in the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest. Thusnelda, Hermann's wife, is captured by the Romans and held captive for several years. The novel explores the themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice as the two protagonists fight for their people's freedom. The book is considered a classic of German literature and is often cited as an example of the German national myth.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.