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Libussa, Duchess Of Bohemia
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Libussa, Duchess Of Bohemia

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"Libussa, Duchess of Bohemia" recounts the legendary tale of Libussa, the wise and prophetic ruler of early Bohemia. Drawn from the rich tapestry of Bohemian folklore, this story, retold by Johann Karl August Musaeus, presents a captivating narrative of a woman who, through her wisdom and connection to the spiritual realm, guided her people and shaped the destiny of her land.

Set against the backdrop of a nascent society, the narrative explores themes of leadership, justice, and the role of women in shaping history. Libussa's reign is marked by her insightful judgments and her ability to mediate disputes among her people. However, her authority is challenged, leading to significant turning points that test her wisdom and the foundations of her rule.

This edition offers readers a glimpse into the myths and legends that have shaped Czech identity, presented through the lens of 19th-century German literature. "Libussa, Duchess of Bohemia" remains a compelling exploration of power, prophecy, and the enduring strength of female leadership in a time of ancient lore and tribal beginnings.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Hutson Street Press
Date
22 May 2025
Pages
126
ISBN
9781024319286

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

"Libussa, Duchess of Bohemia" recounts the legendary tale of Libussa, the wise and prophetic ruler of early Bohemia. Drawn from the rich tapestry of Bohemian folklore, this story, retold by Johann Karl August Musaeus, presents a captivating narrative of a woman who, through her wisdom and connection to the spiritual realm, guided her people and shaped the destiny of her land.

Set against the backdrop of a nascent society, the narrative explores themes of leadership, justice, and the role of women in shaping history. Libussa's reign is marked by her insightful judgments and her ability to mediate disputes among her people. However, her authority is challenged, leading to significant turning points that test her wisdom and the foundations of her rule.

This edition offers readers a glimpse into the myths and legends that have shaped Czech identity, presented through the lens of 19th-century German literature. "Libussa, Duchess of Bohemia" remains a compelling exploration of power, prophecy, and the enduring strength of female leadership in a time of ancient lore and tribal beginnings.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Hutson Street Press
Date
22 May 2025
Pages
126
ISBN
9781024319286