""Gustav Adolf The Great"" is a historical biography written by Ahnlund, Nils. The book tells the story of Gustav II Adolf, also known as Gustavus Adolphus, who was the King of Sweden from 1611 to 1632. Gustav is widely regarded as one of the greatest military leaders in European history, and his reign saw Sweden rise to become a major European power. The book covers Gustav's life from his childhood to his death in battle at the age of 38. It explores his military campaigns, including his victories in the Thirty Years' War ...
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""Gustav Adolf The Great"" is a historical biography written by Ahnlund, Nils. The book tells the story of Gustav II Adolf, also known as Gustavus Adolphus, who was the King of Sweden from 1611 to 1632. Gustav is widely regarded as one of the greatest military leaders in European history, and his reign saw Sweden rise to become a major European power. The book covers Gustav's life from his childhood to his death in battle at the age of 38. It explores his military campaigns, including his victories in the Thirty Years' War and his innovations in military tactics and technology. The book also delves into Gustav's personal life, including his relationships with his family, his advisors, and his enemies. Throughout the book, Ahnlund provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Gustav as a complex and multifaceted figure. He examines the political, religious, and cultural context of Gustav's reign, and considers the impact of his legacy on Sweden and Europe. Overall, ""Gustav Adolf The Great"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most important figures in European history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, European politics, or the life of a remarkable leader.This is a new release of the original 1940 edition.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.
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Fine in Fine jacket. First edition. 314pp. Translated by Michael Roberts. Black and white illustrations. Fine in a fine dustwrapper. Originally published in 1940 under the title *Gustav Adolf the Great*.
Publisher:
Princeton University Press/American-Scandinavian Foundation
Published:
1940
Language:
English
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9089848351
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Good+ in Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 314 pp. w/ index. Full pattern cloth; edges slightly toned. Pages sl age-toned. Printed dj; spine and panels toned, else good. Gustavus Adolphus was the king of Sweden whose military prowess on the battlefield fought the larger Catholic armies to a standstill during the Thirty Years War, 1618-48. His victories sustained the Protestant Cause until the French armies intervened against the Habsburgs. Gustav was killed in the Battle of Lützen in 1632.
