The Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648 by Samuel Rawson Gardiner
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"The Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648" by Samuel Rawson Gardiner is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the complex and tumultuous period of the Thirty Years' War, which ravaged much of Europe, particularly Germany and France, examining the political and religious strife that motivated the conflict. It also delves into the ramifications of this war, showcasing the evolution of national identity and the struggle for religious tolerance
amidst the chaos of war. The opening of the book provides a preface that emphasizes the specialized nature of the subject matter, highlighting its focus on Continental history as opposed to English history. Gardiner acknowledges the challenges in presenting this topic, citing the absence of national unity in Germany and the intricate interplay between various political and religious factions. He introduces the reader to the key themes of the book, including the tensions surrounding Protestantism, the failure of the German Diet to act as a cohesive governing body, and the growing conflict between Catholic and Protestant states. Furthermore, he suggests that the underlying issues of disunity and the principles of religious toleration will shape the narrative throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gardiner, Samuel Rawson, 1829-1902 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648 |
| Credits |
Produced by Dianna Adair, Paul Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40082 |
| Release Date | Jun 25, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 930 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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