GESCHICHTE MEINES DIENSTLEBENS. MIT EINEM GELEITWORT VON PROF. DR. LUDW. GEIGER.

Item #15919

Leipzig: M. W. Kauffmann, 1916. Wrappers; 12mo. Xvi, 172 pages. In German. 5. Auflage. Autobiography of Meno Burg, German military officer who refused the king's order to adopt Christianity in order to secure an appointment as a captain. "Burg, who was supported by Prince August, demurred, and defended his course with such courage and vigor that the king finally conceded the point and sanctioned the promotion. Burg was honored with the Medal for Merit, the Gold Medal for Art and Science, and the Order of the Red Eagle. In 1847 he became a major. " (Isidore Singer and Max Cohen, JE) OCLC lists 7 copies worldwide. Ex-library. Sunned. Title page torn, with small piece missing from top edge, not affecting text. Following page has taped repair. Overall good condition. (GR-6-4).

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