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100 1 _aSchiller, Friedrich,
_d1759-1805
245 1 4 _aThe Thirty Years War — Volume 01
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-10-01
508 _aThis eBook was produced by David Widger
520 _a"The Thirty Years War — Volume 01" by Friedrich Schiller is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This comprehensive work examines the catastrophic conflict that ravaged Europe from 1618 to 1648, deeply entangled with the religious and political struggles of the time. Schiller delves into the causes and significant events leading to the war, with a focus on the intricate relationships between the Houses of Austria, Protestant states, and other European powers. The opening of the book provides an extensive prelude to the tumultuous backdrop of the Thirty Years War, highlighting the interplay of religious fervor, political ambition, and the quest for national identity that defined the era. Schiller begins by discussing the roots of the religious wars in Germany, illustrating how the Reformation ignited conflicts that would ultimately lead to widespread devastation across Europe. He outlines the political maneuvering among various princes and states, the implications of the Reformation on European politics, and the role of key players like Ferdinand of Austria and the Protestant League. This rich historical context sets the stage for the unfolding drama of the conflict, inviting readers into the complexities of an era marked by religious zeal and a desperate struggle for power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aThirty Years' War, 1618-1648
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6770
999 _c48766
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