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Wallenstein is a sweeping historical novel by Alfred Döblin, focusing on the tumultuous era of the Thirty Years' War. This epic work delves into the life and times of Albrecht von Wallenstein, a controversial and ambitious military figure whose rise and fall shaped the course of European history. Döblin masterfully recreates the brutal realities of 17th-century warfare and the complex political intrigues that defined the period. Through vivid characters and meticulous detail, the novel explores themes of power, ambition, betrayal, and the human cost of conflict. Readers will be captivated by Döblin's immersive storytelling and his profound insights into the nature of war and the human condition. "Wallenstein" stands as a significant contribution to German literature and a compelling portrait of a pivotal moment in European history. 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.