Letters to his Wife and Other Relatives; Volume 1

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This intimate collection of letters offers a rare glimpse into the personal life of one of Germany's most renowned military leaders. Helmuth Moltke (Graf von)'s letters to his wife and family reveal his intelligence, wit, and deep devotion to his loved ones. They also shed light on the political and social context of Imperial Germany in the late nineteenth century. Letters to His Wife and Other Relatives is an invaluable primary source for scholars of German history and military science.