Project Gutenberg 2004-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 142 Schiller, Friedrich 1759 1805 Schiller, Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller, Friedrich von Schiller, Friedrick The Thirty Years War — Volume 04 This eBook was produced by David Widger "The Thirty Years War — Volume 04" by Friedrich Schiller is a historical account written during the early 19th century. This volume delves into the tumultuous period following the death of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, a pivotal figure in the conflict, and explores the ensuing challenges faced by the Protestant factions against the growing power of the Emperor and the League. The narrative illustrates the fracturing alliances and the desperate measures taken by leaders like Chancellor Oxenstiern, emphasizing the political maneuvering and military strategies involved in an effort to maintain unity among the fragmented allies. The opening of the volume reveals the immediate aftermath of the king's death, with rising tensions among the various Protestant states as they struggle to regroup and defend against Imperial forces. It highlights the precariousness of their alliance, showcasing ambitious leaders who seek power and advantage amidst chaos. Chancellor Oxenstiern emerges as a key figure, tasked with reinvigorating the coalition against their common enemy. As discontent brews among the soldiers due to unmet expectations and the burdens of war, the narrative captures the complexity of loyalties, ambitions, and the harsh realities of conflict, setting the stage for subsequent battles and political intrigues that define this critical juncture in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 48.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648 D Text Category: History - European Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: History - Warfare 138451 2025-08-03T08:57:58.267517 text/html 138272 2025-01-10T00:25:46.263043 text/html 124674 2025-08-03T08:58:03.450500 application/epub+zip 125472 2025-08-03T08:58:00.919532 application/epub+zip 115473 2025-08-03T08:57:59.857516 application/epub+zip 252191 2025-08-03T08:58:05.288505 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 243305 2025-08-03T08:58:02.687530 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 206602 2022-09-03T13:25:39.651043 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 128848 2025-08-03T08:57:58.029548 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 123937 2020-12-30T00:42:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17931 2025-08-03T08:58:05.403484 application/rdf+xml 14273 2025-08-03T08:58:00.380516 image/jpeg 3588 2025-08-03T08:58:00.124504 image/jpeg 46494 2020-12-30T00:42:45 application/octet-stream application/zip 123772 2025-08-03T08:57:58.281522 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia de.wikipedia