The Thirty Years' War 1618–1648

Name: The Thirty Years' War 1618–1648
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By Richard Bonney

Series: Essential Histories

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In The Thirty Years' War 1618–1648 by Richard Bonney, the book provides a detailed exploration of the intricate political, religious, and social factors that fueled this devastating conflict in Europe. It examines the war's impact on the various European powers involved and delves into the subsequent shifts in political landscapes. The narrative presents the complexities of alliances and the lasting effects on European history, offering a comprehensive study of one of the most tumultuous and transformative periods.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the intricacies of European history and the complex motivations behind one of the continent’s most devastating conflicts. You might enjoy how it delves into the political, religious, and social factors that shaped the course of the war, offering a comprehensive analysis for history and military enthusiasts.

The Thirty Years' War 1618–1648

An accessible, concise guide to one of the most devastating of wars in the early modern period.

An accessible, concise guide to one of the most devastating of wars in the early modern period.

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More than three and a half centuries have passed since the Peace of Westphalia ended the Thirty Years' War (1618-48), but this most devastating of wars in the early modern period continues to capture the imagination of readers. This book reveals why.

In this accessible, concise guide, Richard Bonney explains one of the first wars where contemporaries stressed the importance of atrocities, the horrors of the fighting, and also the sufferings of the civilian population.

The Thirty Years' War 1618–1648 remains a conflict of key importance in the history of the development of warfare and the 'military revolution'.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781841763781

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 August 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 26 b/w; 24 col

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 332g

Pages: 96

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Education & Reference European History History & Military Non-Fiction Richard Bonney Series: Essential Histories

About the Author

The Revd Professor Richard Bonney was Professor of Modern History and Head of the Department of History at the University of Leicester. His books include ‘The Rise of the Fiscal State in Europe, c.1200-1815’ (Oxford University Press, 1999) and, as joint editor and contributor with W.M. Ormrod and M.M. Bonney, ‘Crises, Revolutions and Self-Sustained Growth: Essays in European fiscal history, 1130-1830’ (Shaun Tyas, Stamford, UK, 1999)