Gustav Adolf The Great

By Nils Gabriel Ahnlund

Book Overview

Gustav Adolf The Great is a historical biography written by Nils Ahnlund. The book tells the story of Gustavus Adolphus, the King of Sweden from 1611 to 1632. Gustavus Adolphus was a military genius who transformed the Swedish army into a powerful force that would go on to win several key battles in the Thirty Years' War. The book covers his early life, including his childhood and education, before delving into his military career. It explores his military tactics, strategies, and innovations that helped him win battles against much larger armies. Gustavus Adolphus was also known for his religious tolerance, which is a topic that is explored in the book.The biography also covers Gustavus Adolphus' personal life, including his marriage to Maria Eleonora of Brandenburg and their children. The book also delves into his relationships with other European monarchs, including his alliance with France against the Habsburgs.Overall, Gustav Adolf The Great is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of Sweden's most famous and influential kings. It offers a detailed look at his life, his military successes, and his impact on European history.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: 1163193658
• ISBN13: 9781163193655
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"