The Digital Edition of the Heinrich Simon Papers : Excerpt(s) from Heinrich Simon's diary "Sammel, Summel, Surium Buch" (Aug 1826 - Mar 1833)
Simon, Heinrich, 1805-1860
The Digital Edition of the Heinrich Simon Papers
<p style='text-align: justify;'>On the page of his diary for May 1827, Heinrich Simon copies a satirical poem that contrasts modern soldiers with those who genuinely fought for their country. On the same page and the one following for June 1827, he reproduces extracts from a piece attacking the corrosive influence of the Catholic Church, particularly the Jesuits, upon doctrine governing public life.</p>