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100 1 _aSchiller, Friedrich,
_d1759-1805
245 1 4 _aThe Thirty Years War — Volume 04
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-10-01
508 _aThis eBook was produced by David Widger
520 _a"The Thirty Years War — Volume 04" by Friedrich Schiller is a historical account written during the early 19th century. This volume delves into the tumultuous period following the death of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, a pivotal figure in the conflict, and explores the ensuing challenges faced by the Protestant factions against the growing power of the Emperor and the League. The narrative illustrates the fracturing alliances and the desperate measures taken by leaders like Chancellor Oxenstiern, emphasizing the political maneuvering and military strategies involved in an effort to maintain unity among the fragmented allies. The opening of the volume reveals the immediate aftermath of the king's death, with rising tensions among the various Protestant states as they struggle to regroup and defend against Imperial forces. It highlights the precariousness of their alliance, showcasing ambitious leaders who seek power and advantage amidst chaos. Chancellor Oxenstiern emerges as a key figure, tasked with reinvigorating the coalition against their common enemy. As discontent brews among the soldiers due to unmet expectations and the burdens of war, the narrative captures the complexity of loyalties, ambitions, and the harsh realities of conflict, setting the stage for subsequent battles and political intrigues that define this critical juncture in history. (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/6773
999 _c48769
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