02424cam a22003373u 4500 6775 UtSlPG 20260610133157.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 D Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805 The Thirty Years War — Complete Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-12-08 Produced by David Widger "The Thirty Years War — Complete" by Friedrich Schiller is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. The work delves into the complex political and religious conflicts that characterized the Thirty Years War, a cataclysmic event in 17th-century Europe, which pitted various factions against one another, primarily along Protestant and Catholic lines. Schiller's analysis not only provides an overview of the major events but also examines the deep socio-political implications of this prolonged struggle. The opening of the book sets the stage for the historical narrative, emphasizing the profound influence of the Reformation on the political landscape of Europe. Schiller outlines how religious divisions gave rise to significant civil unrest and conflict, particularly in Germany. He describes the emergence of various alliances and leagues, such as the Protestant Union and the Catholic League, as well as the shifting dynamics among European powers, all of which contributed to the war's escalation. The introduction provides a vivid backdrop of the war's initial sparks, highlighting key players like the House of Austria, as well as the way in which the Protestant cause became intertwined with the aspirations of various princes seeking to resist oppression. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648 Europe -- History -- 1517-1648 Wallenstein, Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von, Herzog von Friedland, 1583-1634 Morrison, A. J. W. (Alexander James William), 1806-1865 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6775 48771 48771