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Europe'S Tragedy: A History Of The Thirty Years War
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Winner Of The Society For Military History Distinguished Book Award 2011 The Horrific Series Of Conflicts Known As The Thirty Years War (161848) Tore The Heart Out Of Europe, Killing Perhaps A Quarter Of All Germans And Laying Waste To Whole Areas Of Central Europe To Such A Degree That Many Towns And Regions Never Recovered. All The Major European Powers Apart From Russia Were Heavily Involved And, While Each Country Started Out With Rational War Aims, The Fighting Rapidly Spiralled Out Of Control, With Great Battles Giving Way To Marauding Bands Of Starving Soldiers Spreading Plague And Murder. The War Was Both A Religious And A Political One And It Was This Tangle Of Motives That Made It Impossible To Stop. Whether Motivated By Idealism Or Cynicism, Everyone Drawn Into The Conflict Was Destroyed By It. At Its End A Recognizably Modern Europe Had Been Created But At A Terrible Price. Peter Wilson'S Book Is A Major Work, The First New History Of The War In A Generation, And A Fascinating, Brilliantly Written Attempt To Explain A Compelling Series Of Events. Wilson'S Great Strength Is In Allowing The Reader To Understand The Tragedy Of Mixed Motives That Allowed Rulers To Gamble Their Countries' Future With Such Horrifying Results. The Principal Actors In The Drama (Wallenstein, Ferdinand Ii, Gustavus Adolphus, Richelieu) Are All Here, But So Is The Experience Of The Ordinary Soldiers And Civilians, Desperately Trying To Stay Alive Under Impossible Circumstances.
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- Q: What is the main subject of 'Europe's Tragedy: A History of the Thirty Years War'? A: 'Europe's Tragedy' focuses on the Thirty Years War, a devastating conflict in Europe from 1618 to 1648, exploring its religious and political dimensions, and its impact on the continent.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Peter H. Wilson, a noted historian specializing in military history.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Europe's Tragedy' was published on August 24, 2010.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 1024 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of the Thirty Years War.
- Q: Is 'Europe's Tragedy' available in different formats? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Europe's Tragedy' is listed as new and in mint condition.
- Q: What are the notable features of this book? A: Notable features include dispatch on the same day for orders received before noon, guaranteed packaging, and a no-quibbles return policy.
- Q: Does the book provide insights into individual experiences during the war? A: Yes, the book includes perspectives from both the principal actors and ordinary soldiers and civilians affected by the war.
- Q: What awards has this book received? A: 'Europe's Tragedy' won the Society for Military History Distinguished Book Award in 2011.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'Europe's Tragedy'.