History of the Life of Gustavus Adolphus II., the Hero-General of the…
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"History of the Life of Gustavus Adolphus II., the Hero-General of the Reformation" by Harriet Earhart Monroe is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the life of Gustavus Adolphus, the King of Sweden who played a pivotal role during the Reformation, particularly in relation to the Thirty Years' War. The author aims to present the highlights of his life, focusing on his contributions to Protestantism
and the political tensions of his time. The opening of the book establishes a context for Gustavus Adolphus’s life, detailing his lineage and the turbulent history of Sweden leading up to his reign. It introduces the significant events that shaped Gustavus, from his birth to his early education and development as a leader during Sweden’s struggles against external and internal threats. The text hints at the foundational themes of heroism, the intersection of warfare and religion, and the impact of Gustavus’s character on his role in preserving Protestantism in Europe, setting the stage for an exploration of his military and political endeavors throughout the rest of the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Monroe, Harriet Earhart, 1842-1927 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 10025885 |
| Title | History of the Life of Gustavus Adolphus II., the Hero-General of the Reformation |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DL: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Northern Europe, Scandinavia |
| Subject | Gustav II Adolf, King of Sweden, 1594-1632 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51680 |
| Release Date | Apr 6, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 526 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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