Gustavus Adolphus: A Historical Poem And Romance Of The Thirty Years' War (1884)

By Frederick Pfander Swinborne

Book Overview

Gustavus Adolphus: A Historical Poem And Romance Of The Thirty Years������� War is a book written by Frederick P. Swinborne and published in 1884. The book is a combination of a historical poem and a romance novel that tells the story of Gustavus Adolphus, the King of Sweden, during the Thirty Years' War. The book is divided into four parts, each of which covers a different period of Gustavus Adolphus's life. The first part focuses on his early years and his rise to power, while the second part covers his military campaigns in Germany. The third part deals with his personal life and his relationships with his wife and children, while the final part covers his death in battle.Throughout the book, Swinborne uses poetic language to describe the events and characters of the Thirty Years' War. He also includes romantic elements, such as a love story between Gustavus Adolphus and a German noblewoman named Amalia. Overall, Gustavus Adolphus: A Historical Poem And Romance Of The Thirty Years������� War is a unique and engaging combination of history and fiction that provides a vivid and emotional portrayal of one of the most important 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116662336X
• ISBN13: 9781166623364
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 1.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"