TY  - BOOK
AU  - Topelius,Zacharias
AU  - Hahnsson,Theodolinda
TI  - Tähtien turvatit 3: Aika- ja luonnekuvaus kuningatar Kristiinan ajoilta
AV  - PT 
PY  - 2017///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2017-07-25; E-text prepared by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Tähtien turvatit 3: Aika- ja luonnekuvaus kuningatar Kristiinan ajoilta" by Zacharias Topelius is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of the Thirty Years' War, focusing on the experiences and struggles of Swedish soldiers, including the main character, the military leader Lennart Torstenson, as they navigate the chaos of conflict in Europe.   The opening of the text sets the stage for the impending battle by describing the grim realities of war and the emotional toll it takes on soldiers and civilians alike. The narrative begins with a chaotic scene just before the battle near Jankovitz, where soldiers, consumed by the brutality of the religious wars, prepare for combat. Torstenson emerges as a leader desperately trying to manage his troops amid the chaos and bloody circumstances, showcasing the desperation and ferocity that accompanied the long conflict. The harsh truths of wartime abandonments, the complexities of military life, and the impact of combat on personal relationships are deftly interwoven in this compelling introduction, drawing readers into the weighty themes of duty, sacrifice, and survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55198
ER  -