The History Of The Thirty Years' War In Germany

""The History of the Thirty Years' War in Germany"" by Friedrich von Schiller is a comprehensive account of one of the most devastating and complex conflicts in European history. The book covers the period from 1618 to 1648, during which time the Holy Roman Empire was torn apart by religious, political, and territorial disputes.Schiller's work is divided into four parts, each of which provides a detailed examination of the key events and figures of the war. The first part covers the origins of the conflict, including the tensions between the Catholic and Protestant factions in the empire. The second part focuses on the early years of the war, including the Battle of White Mountain and the Siege of Stralsund.The third part of the book covers the period of the war known as the Swedish Intervention, during which time the Swedish army played a major role in the conflict. The final part of the book covers the Peace of Westphalia, which brought an end to the conflict and established a new system of political and religious order in Europe.Throughout the book, Schiller provides a detailed analysis of the political, social, and economic factors that contributed to the outbreak and continuation of the Thirty Years' War. He also offers insights into the personalities and motivations of the key figures involved in the conflict, including Gustavus Adolphus, Wallenstein, and Ferdinand II.Overall, ""The History of the Thirty Years' War in Germany"" is a comprehensive and insightful account of a pivotal period in European history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the political and religious conflicts that shaped the modern world.In Germany, the schisms in the church produced also a lasting political schism, which made that country for more than a century the theatre of confusion, but at the same time threw up a firm barrier against political oppression. It was, too, the Reformation principally that first drew the northern powers, Denmark and Sweden, into the political system of Europe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.