The Thirty Years War — Volume 03

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The Thirty Years War — Volume 03

by Friedrich Schiller

EN·~3 hours·2 chapters

Chapters

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This eBook was produced by David Widger, widger@cecomet.net

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HISTORY OF THE THIRTY YEARS' WAR IN GERMANY. - BOOK III.

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Description

A vivid portrait unfolds of the early seventeenth‑century clash that reshaped Central Europe, centering on the charismatic Swedish commander whose daring at Leipzig turned the tide of war. The narrative captures his sudden surge of confidence, the clash of seasoned Imperial troops with the bold tactics of his forces, and the way his triumph ignites both awe and unease among allies and foes alike. Readers are drawn into the intricate web of rival princes, confederations, and religious fervor that had long kept foreign powers at bay, only to be upended by a single, unexpected victory.

The following chapters trace the ripple effects of that breakthrough, showing how the king’s relentless advance sparks jealousy among powerful neighbors while emboldening weaker states to align with him. Against a backdrop of shifting loyalties and hidden schemes, the account balances battlefield drama with the delicate diplomatic chessboard that defined the Thirty Years’ War’s early phase.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (207K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-10-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Friedrich Schiller

Friedrich Schiller

1759–1805

A towering voice of German literature, this poet and playwright wrote with urgency about freedom, justice, and human dignity. His works include The Robbers, William Tell, and the poem later known worldwide through Beethoven's "Ode to Joy."

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