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Title: The Thirty Years War — Volume 03
Note: Reading ease score: 48.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Thirty Years War — Volume 03" by Friedrich Schiller is a historical account written in the late 18th century. This volume focuses on the key events and figures of the Thirty Years War, particularly emphasizing the role of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, who emerges as a formidable military leader amid the chaos of war, altering the balance of power in Germany. The opening of the book details an analysis of the transformative impact of the Battle of Leipzig on Gustavus Adolphus' military strategy and reputation. Following his triumph against Tilly's imperial forces, Gustavus gains confidence, leading him to advance through Germany with unparalleled determination and strength. As various German states grapple with the religious turmoil and political disunity, the text describes the response of the Emperor and the League to Gustavus' unexpected successes and the challenges he faces from both rival and allied powers, setting the stage for further conflict and intrigue as they maneuver through a landscape changed by war. Overall, this beginning presents the complexities of leadership, strategy, and the turmoil of religious and civil strife that define this historical period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805
EBook No.: 6772
Published: Oct 1, 2004
Downloads: 45
Language: English
Subject: Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Thirty Years War — Volume 03
Note: Reading ease score: 48.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Thirty Years War — Volume 03" by Friedrich Schiller is a historical account written in the late 18th century. This volume focuses on the key events and figures of the Thirty Years War, particularly emphasizing the role of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, who emerges as a formidable military leader amid the chaos of war, altering the balance of power in Germany. The opening of the book details an analysis of the transformative impact of the Battle of Leipzig on Gustavus Adolphus' military strategy and reputation. Following his triumph against Tilly's imperial forces, Gustavus gains confidence, leading him to advance through Germany with unparalleled determination and strength. As various German states grapple with the religious turmoil and political disunity, the text describes the response of the Emperor and the League to Gustavus' unexpected successes and the challenges he faces from both rival and allied powers, setting the stage for further conflict and intrigue as they maneuver through a landscape changed by war. Overall, this beginning presents the complexities of leadership, strategy, and the turmoil of religious and civil strife that define this historical period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805
EBook No.: 6772
Published: Oct 1, 2004
Downloads: 45
Language: English
Subject: Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.