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The Thirty Years War

The Thirty Years War

Schiller, Friedrich Von

Paperback

Air CombatGeneral European HistoryPlays

ISBN10: 1419185136
ISBN13: 9781419185137
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 296
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.70 Width: 7.60 Depth: 9.22
Language: English
The Thirty Years War by Friedrich Von Schiller is a historical account of one of the most devastating conflicts in European history. The book provides a detailed analysis of the political, religious, and social factors that led to the war, as well as the key events and battles that shaped its outcome. Beginning in 1618, the Thirty Years War was fought between the Protestant and Catholic states of the Holy Roman Empire, and eventually involved most of Europe. The conflict was marked by brutal violence, famine, and disease, and resulted in the deaths of millions of people. Schiller's book draws on a wide range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official records, to provide a comprehensive and engaging narrative of the war. The author explores the motivations and actions of key figures such as Gustavus Adolphus, Wallenstein, and Cardinal Richelieu, and examines the impact of the war on the lives of ordinary people. Throughout the book, Schiller emphasizes the complex religious and political tensions that fueled the conflict, and argues that the war had a profound impact on the development of modern Europe. The Thirty Years War is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Europe, and provides a fascinating insight into one of the most significant events of the early modern period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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