THE THIRTY YEARS WAR, 1618-1648: The First Global War and the End of Habsburg Supremacy

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Examines the Thirty Years War, its global impact, and key figures, highlighting its transformative role in European and global history. Looks at the conditions that led to the Defenestration of Prague and expanded into a global conflict. There was extensive fighting across the globe, as the Dutch and English sought to challenge the Spanish Habsburg global monopoly. These colonial wars were a major factor in the Iberian revolutions with brought down the Habsburg Imperium. Explores some of the remarkable 'titans of the era,' including Imperial General Wallenstein, warrior King Gustavus, sinister Count Olivarez, and the masters of international intrigue, realpolitik and diplomacy- Cardinals Richelieu and Mazarin. Above all there were the decisive victories of the under-sung military genius of the era, Lennart Torstensson. Contains 8 black and white illustrations.