The Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648
By Samuel Rawson Gardiner
Length8h 47m
About this audiobook
In "The Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648," Samuel Rawson Gardiner presents a meticulous and expansive historical analysis of one of Europe's most devastating conflicts. Gardiner employs a scholarly narrative style that weaves together primary sources and contemporaneous accounts, offering readers an in-depth exploration of the political, social, and religious dimensions of the war. He contextualizes the war not only as a series of battles but as a transformative period in European history that tested allegiances and ideologies, ultimately reshaping the continent's political landscape. Samuel Rawson Gardiner, a renowned English historian and member of the Royal Historical Society, dedicated much of his academic career to the study of the English Civil War and its broader European implications. His profound understanding of the historical ramifications of this tumultuous era is informed by his extensive research and robust scholarship. Gardiner's ability to synthesize complex historical events into coherent narratives stems from his background in law and history, allowing him to approach historical events analytically and comprehensively. This seminal work is highly recommended for history enthusiasts and scholars alike, as it provides a thorough understanding of the Thirty Years' War, its causes, and its consequences. Gardiner's insightful analysis and engaging prose make this book an essential resource for anyone interested in early modern European history, the interplay of religious and political conflicts, and the legacy of warfare.
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Publish dateNov 21, 2022
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Table of contents
1Introduction
30Section I.—Oppression of the Protestants.
2PREFACE.
31Section II.—French Intervention in Italy.
3CONTENTS.
32Section III.—Wallenstein deprived of his Command.
4THE THIRTY YEARS' WAR.
33Section IV.—The Swedes establish themselves on the Coast of the Baltic.
5Section I.—Political Institutions of Germany.
34Section V.—The Fall of Magdeburg.
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6Section II.—Protestantism in Germany.
35Section I.—Alliance between the Swedes and the Saxons.
7Section III.—Reaction against Protestantism.
36Section II.—The Battle of Breitenfeld.
8Section IV.—Three Parties and Three Leaders.
37Section III.—March of Gustavus into South Germany.
9Section I.—The House of Austria and its Subjects.
38Section IV.—Wallenstein's Restoration to Command.
10Section II.—The Revolution at Prague.
39Section V.—The Struggle between Gustavus and Wallenstein.
11Section III.—The War in Bohemia.
40Section VI.—The Battle of Lützen.
12Section IV.—Ferdinand on his Defence.
41Section I.—French Influence in Germany.
13Section I.—The Attack upon Frederick.
42Section II.—Wallenstein's Attempt to dictate Peace.
14Section II.—The War in the Upper Palatinate.
43Section III.—Resistance to Wallenstein's Plans.
15Section III.—Frederick's Allies.
44Section IV.—Assassination of Wallenstein.
16Section IV.—The Fight for the Lower Palatinate.
45Section V.—Imperialist Victories and the Treaty of Prague.
17Section I.—Mansfeld's March into the Netherlands.
46Section I.—Open Intervention of France.
18Section II.—Christian of Brunswick in Lower Saxony.
47Section II.—Spanish Successes.
19Section III.—Danger of the Lower Saxon Circle.
48Section III.—The Struggle for Alsace.
20Section IV.—England and France.
49Section IV.—French Successes.
21Section V.—Rise of Richelieu.
50Section V.—Aims and Character of Richelieu.
22Section I.—Christian IV. and Gustavus Adolphus.
51Section VI.—More French Victories.
23Section II.—English Diplomacy.
52Section I.—Turenne's Strategy.
24Section III.—Wallenstein's Armament.
53Section II.—The Treaty of Westphalia.
25Section IV.—Defeat of Mansfeld and Christian IV.
54Section III.—Condition of Germany.
26Section I.—Fresh Successes of Wallenstein.
55Section IV.—Continuance of the War between France and Spain.
27Section II.—Resistance to Wallenstein in the Empire.
56INDEX.
28Section III.—The Siege of Stralsund.
57An Important Historical Series. EPOCHS OF HISTORY.
29Section IV.—The Siege of Rochelle.
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