Category: Destruction of Magdeburg


GOETHE: “THE DESTRUCTION OF MAGDEBURG”

Excerpt: “The Poems OF Goethe.” Translated in the Original Metres by Edgar Alfred Bowring, C.B. 1853.

Historical illustration of the city of Magdeburg during a battle, featuring smoke from cannon fire, soldiers on horseback, and waterfront structures.
Cover of 'The Poems of Goethe,' translated by Edgar Alfred Bowring, featuring a decorative design.
Title image with the text 'The Destruction of Magdeburg' in bold, stylized font.
A poem titled 'Oh, Magdeburg the town!' featuring themes of beauty and valor, with a historical reference to Tilly's bands.
An excerpt featuring a poetic text, reflecting themes of longing and desperation, with lines visually presented in a dramatic font.
Text from a poem detailing destruction and chaos, describing ruined churches and burning houses.
A dramatic painting depicting a chaotic scene with several figures in historical attire, expressing agitation and emotion, set against a stormy sky.
Title of the painting 'Sack of Magdeburg - The Magdeburg Maidens' by Eduard Steinbrück, 1866.
A poem excerpt from 'The Poems of Goethe' translated by Edgar Alfred Bowring, featuring stylized typography and dramatic themes.
Portrait of a historical figure with a ruffled collar and a mustache, holding a sword, set against a dramatic background.

Johann Tserclaes, Count of Tilly

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