
THE WORKS - OF - FRIEDRICH SCHILLER - Translated from the German - Illustrated
HISTORY OF THE THIRTY YEARS’ WAR IN GERMANY.
PREFACE TO THE SIXTH EDITION.
HISTORY OF THE THIRTY YEARS’ WAR IN GERMANY.
BOOK I.
BOOK II.
BOOK III.
BOOK IV.
BOOK V.
Step into the turbulent world of early‑17th‑century Europe through the clear, engaging prose of a celebrated German writer. His history of the Thirty Years’ War unfolds the religious and political upheavals that ripped apart the Holy Roman Empire, presenting the key figures and battles with a balance of scholarly rigor and literary flair. Listeners will feel the urgency of the era without being overwhelmed by academic jargon.
The collection also brings together several of his dramatic masterpieces, each rendered in thoughtful translations that preserve the original intensity while smoothing archaic phrasing for modern ears. From the ambitious political intrigue of Wallenstein to the patriotic vigor of Wilhelm Tell and the tragic romance of Mary Stuart, each play is introduced with notes that illuminate the historical context and the author's artistic principles. Together, the history and the dramas provide a vivid portrait of a continent in conflict and the timeless human dramas it produced.
Language
en
Duration
~14 hours (824K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Release date
2004-12-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1759–1805
A fierce, brilliant voice of German literature, this playwright and poet helped shape the era known as Weimar Classicism. His dramas and poems combine big ideas about freedom, justice, and human dignity with real emotional force.
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