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Title: The Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648

Note: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "The Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648" by Samuel Rawson Gardiner is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the complex and tumultuous period of the Thirty Years' War, which ravaged much of Europe, particularly Germany and France, examining the political and religious strife that motivated the conflict. It also delves into the ramifications of this war, showcasing the evolution of national identity and the struggle for religious tolerance amidst the chaos of war. The opening of the book provides a preface that emphasizes the specialized nature of the subject matter, highlighting its focus on Continental history as opposed to English history. Gardiner acknowledges the challenges in presenting this topic, citing the absence of national unity in Germany and the intricate interplay between various political and religious factions. He introduces the reader to the key themes of the book, including the tensions surrounding Protestantism, the failure of the German Diet to act as a cohesive governing body, and the growing conflict between Catholic and Protestant states. Furthermore, he suggests that the underlying issues of disunity and the principles of religious toleration will shape the narrative throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Gardiner, Samuel Rawson, 1829-1902

EBook No.: 40082

Published: Jun 25, 2012

Downloads: 164

Language: English

Subject: Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-12T19:41:26Z The Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648

This edition has images.

Title: The Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648

Note: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Dianna Adair, Paul Clark and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "The Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648" by Samuel Rawson Gardiner is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the complex and tumultuous period of the Thirty Years' War, which ravaged much of Europe, particularly Germany and France, examining the political and religious strife that motivated the conflict. It also delves into the ramifications of this war, showcasing the evolution of national identity and the struggle for religious tolerance amidst the chaos of war. The opening of the book provides a preface that emphasizes the specialized nature of the subject matter, highlighting its focus on Continental history as opposed to English history. Gardiner acknowledges the challenges in presenting this topic, citing the absence of national unity in Germany and the intricate interplay between various political and religious factions. He introduces the reader to the key themes of the book, including the tensions surrounding Protestantism, the failure of the German Diet to act as a cohesive governing body, and the growing conflict between Catholic and Protestant states. Furthermore, he suggests that the underlying issues of disunity and the principles of religious toleration will shape the narrative throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Gardiner, Samuel Rawson, 1829-1902

EBook No.: 40082

Published: Jun 25, 2012

Downloads: 164

Language: English

Subject: Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:40082:3 2012-06-25T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Gardiner, Samuel Rawson en 1