Lichtenstein The Knight Who Defied An Empire

Lichtenstein: The Knight Who Defied An Empire Is A Historical Adventure Novel Adapted For Classroom Use From Wilhelm Hauffs 1826 German Classic. Set In Early Sixteenth-century Germany During The Exile And Restoration Of Duke Ulrich Of Wrttemberg, The Novel Follows The Young Knight Georg Von Sturmfeder As He Confronts A Moral Conflict Between Obedience To Authority And Loyalty To Conscience.living Under Foreign Rule Imposed By The Holy Roman Empire And The Swabian League, Georg Is Drawn Into A Dangerous Struggle Shaped By Political Intrigue, Personal Loyalty, And The Enduring Ideals Of Chivalry. Guided By His Devotion To The Lady Of Lichtenstein And His Belief In Honor As A Lived Commitment Rather Than A Title, Georg Must Decide What Justice Demands When Law And Morality No Longer Align.designed For Grades 7-12, This Ya Classroom Edition Presents The Story In Clear, Modern English While Preserving The Tone, Structure, And Historical Character Of The Original Text.