Books by "graf Leo Tolstoy"
12 books found
As in the first three volumes of History of Biblical Interpretation, From the Enlightenment to the Twentieth Century surveys the lives and works of significant theologians and lay people, politicians and philosophers, in order to portray the characteristic attitudes of the era. It discusses the philosophers and politicians Hobbes, Locke, and Spinoza and the writers Lessing and Herder. Biblical criticism per se begins with the controversy over the original Hebrew text of the Old Testament and extends into Enlightenment ethics, myth, and miracle stories. Early representatives include Richard Simon and Hermann Samuel Reimarus, followed by Johann Salomo Semler, Johann Jakob Griesbach, Johann Gottfried Eichhorn, and Philipp Jacob Spener. Biblical scholars such as Wilhelm Martin Leberecht de Wette, Ferdinand Christian Baur, Heinrich Julius Holtzmann, Julius Wellhausen, Hermann Gunkel, Wilhelm Bousset, Karl Barth, and Rudolf Bultmann round out the volume and bring readers to the twentieth century.
The physiology of war: Napoleon and the Russian campaign and Power and liberty [from Voina i mir"]. Tr. from the Fr. by H. Smith
by Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoi (count.), graf Leo Tolstoy
1889
Wolf Ernst Hugo Emil Graf von Baudissin, under the pseudonym Baron von Schlicht, delves into the disciplined and rigorous world of the Prussian military elite in 'Life in a German Crack Regiment'. This work meticulously conveys the operational intricacies and the day-to-day existence within one of Germany's most esteemed military units. The author's literary style is characterized by a detailed, almost journalistic precision, coupled with a narrative flair that embeds the factual within the engaging storytelling tradition. The book emerges from a historical standpoint where it serves as a lens through which readers can view and analyze the evolution of German military tradition and its societal implications at the time of its conception. Baron von Schlicht's background and personal experiences in the military undeniably color the observations and anecdotes presented within the pages of 'Life in a German Crack Regiment.' His widespread reputation, though marred by some critique, is testament to his profound understanding of the armed forces' spirit. This, in turn, allows a unique insight into not just the operations but also into the psyche and camaraderie that define the military's essence. For enthusiasts of military history and for those seeking to comprehend the cultural fabric of German military organizations, 'Life in a German Crack Regiment' offers an unparalleled exploration. Readers are invited to immerse themselves in the life of a soldier and to understand the historical landscape that shaped an era of military excellence. Von Schlicht's perspective is essential, engaging, and educational, bridging the gap between historical document and literary memoir.