Histoire de la Guerre de Trente Ans by Friedrich Schiller
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"Histoire de la Guerre de Trente Ans" by Friedrich Schiller is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The work chronicles the devastating conflict that ravaged Europe during the 17th century, focusing on the interplay of religion and politics and exploring key figures and events during this tumultuous period. Schiller’s narrative aims not only to recount the historical facts but also to delve into the underlying motives that drove the
war, emphasizing the ideological and spiritual dimensions that accompanied the political turmoil. The opening of the text sets the stage by discussing the ramifications of the Reformation, which sparked widespread conflict in Europe and laid the groundwork for the Thirty Years' War. Schiller introduces the complex political landscape of the time, highlighting the motivations of various rulers and factions involved in the war. He reflects on the shift in alliances, the role of religion in shaping national identities, and the profound consequences of the conflict for the European states involved. This initial portion serves to frame the war as not merely a series of military confrontations but as a significant historical event influenced by religious fervor, political ambition, and complex social dynamics, thus inviting readers to consider the deeper implications of this pivotal period in European history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805 |
|---|---|
| Commentator | Schmidt, Henri |
| Translator | Regnier, Adolphe, 1804-1884 |
| Uniform Title | Geschichte des dreissigjährigen kriegs. French |
| Title | Histoire de la Guerre de Trente Ans |
| Credits |
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Bibimbop and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41385 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-41385-3 |
| Release Date | Nov 17, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 233 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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