The Thirty Years War — Complete by Friedrich Schiller
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"The Thirty Years War — Complete" by Friedrich Schiller is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. The work delves into the complex political and religious conflicts that characterized the Thirty Years War, a cataclysmic event in 17th-century Europe, which pitted various factions against one another, primarily along Protestant and Catholic lines. Schiller's analysis not only provides an overview of the major events but also examines the deep socio-political
implications of this prolonged struggle. The opening of the book sets the stage for the historical narrative, emphasizing the profound influence of the Reformation on the political landscape of Europe. Schiller outlines how religious divisions gave rise to significant civil unrest and conflict, particularly in Germany. He describes the emergence of various alliances and leagues, such as the Protestant Union and the Catholic League, as well as the shifting dynamics among European powers, all of which contributed to the war's escalation. The introduction provides a vivid backdrop of the war's initial sparks, highlighting key players like the House of Austria, as well as the way in which the Protestant cause became intertwined with the aspirations of various princes seeking to resist oppression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Morrison, A. J. W. (Alexander James William), 1806-1865 |
| Title | The Thirty Years War — Complete |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 50.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648 |
| Subject | Europe -- History -- 1517-1648 |
| Subject | Wallenstein, Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von, Herzog von Friedland, 1583-1634 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 6775 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-06775-9 |
| Release Date | Dec 8, 2004 |
| Last Update | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1183 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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