The Life Of Wallenstein; Duke Of Friedland (1853)

von John Mitchell

436 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Life of Wallenstein; Duke of Friedland is a biographical work written by John Mitchell and originally published in 1853. The book chronicles the life of Albrecht von Wallenstein, a prominent military commander and politician during the Thirty Years' War in Europe. Mitchell draws from historical records and primary sources to provide a detailed account of Wallenstein's rise to power, his military campaigns, and his eventual downfall. The book explores Wallenstein's relationships with other prominent figures of the time, including Emperor Ferdinand II and King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden. Mitchell also delves into the political and religious tensions that fueled the conflict and shaped Wallenstein's actions. Overall, The Life of Wallenstein; Duke of Friedland offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of the most fascinating figures of the Thirty Years' War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Historisch, politisch, militärisch
• ISBN: 9781437328639
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 26.11.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC