In "The Youth of the Great Elector," L. M√ºhlbach artfully weaves a historical narrative set in 17th-century Prussia, focusing on the formative years of Frederick William, known as the Great Elector. The novel combines meticulous historical research with vivid, lyrical prose, capturing the political intrigues and social dynamics of the era. M√ºhlbach'Äôs work illuminates the intersection of person...