Project Gutenberg 2004-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 133 Schiller, Friedrich 1759 1805 Schiller, Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller, Friedrich von Schiller, Friedrick The Thirty Years War — Volume 05 This eBook was produced by David Widger "The Thirty Years War — Volume 05" by Friedrich Schiller is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. The text delves into the complex events surrounding the Thirty Years War, detailing the military strategies, political maneuvers, and significant battles that shaped this tumultuous period in European history. It focuses on key figures, including Prince Ferdinand and Duke Bernard of Weimar, and the shifting alliances that influenced the course of the conflict. At the start of the volume, the narrative sets the stage by describing the aftermath of Wallenstein's death, which requires the appointment of a new generalissimo for the imperial forces. It details Ferdinand's replacement of Wallenstein and the subsequent siege of Ratisbon, illustrating the strategic challenges faced by both sides. Tension builds as Duke Bernard of Weimar and the Swedish army aim to relieve the besieged Nordlingen but ultimately face defeat in a disastrous battle. The opening establishes a grim atmosphere of desperation and shifting allegiances, highlighting the harrowing consequences of the Swedes' loss for their position in the war, as they grapple with declining support from their European allies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 48.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648 D Text Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 156585 2025-07-03T08:49:50.400075 text/html 156406 2025-01-10T00:25:54.412016 text/html 130798 2025-07-03T08:49:55.450055 application/epub+zip 131889 2025-07-03T08:49:52.994065 application/epub+zip 121632 2025-07-03T08:49:51.971065 application/epub+zip 263214 2025-07-03T08:49:57.324045 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 253699 2025-07-03T08:49:54.808043 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 217566 2022-09-03T13:25:47.280095 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 146798 2025-07-03T08:49:50.163095 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 141878 2020-12-30T00:42:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17529 2025-07-03T08:49:57.441023 application/rdf+xml 14323 2025-07-03T08:49:52.456040 image/jpeg 3589 2025-07-03T08:49:52.212064 image/jpeg 52426 2020-12-30T00:42:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 130105 2025-07-03T08:49:50.413060 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