02352cam a22003253u 4500 33795 UtSlPG 20260610133754.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DD Freytag, Gustav, 1816-1895 Pictures of German Life in the XVth, XVIth, and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. II. Pictures of German Life in the 15th, 16th, and 17th Centuries, Vol. II. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-09-22 "Pictures of German Life in the XVth, XVIth, and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. II." by Gustav Freytag is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the socio-political and military landscape of Germany during the tumultuous periods of the 17th century, particularly focusing on the Thirty Years' War. Freytag captures the complexities of daily life, the experiences of soldiers, the impact of war on civilians, and the overarching political tensions of the time, providing valuable insights into how these elements shaped German society. The opening of the volume sets the stage for a detailed examination of the Thirty Years' War, outlining the discontent brewing within Germany prior to the conflict and the socio-political landscape that allowed such a devastating war to occur. Freytag highlights the inadequacies of military forces, the hardships faced by soldiers and civilians alike, and the various desperate measures taken by different factions involved in the war. Through vivid descriptions and reflections on the era’s hardships, Freytag portrays the war as a profoundly transformative and tragic period in German history, poised to explore further the lives of the common people affected by these historical forces. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Germany -- Civilization Germany -- Social life and customs Malcolm, Mrs. (Georgina) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33795 74641 74641