Gustav Adolf The Great

By Nils Gabriel Ahnlund

Book Overview

""Gustav Adolf The Great"" is a biography of the famous Swedish king Gustav II Adolf, written by Nils Ahnlund. The book covers Gustav's life from his birth in 1594 to his death in battle in 1632. It explores his upbringing, his military campaigns, his relationships with other European leaders, and his impact on Swedish history. Ahnlund also delves into Gustav's personal life, including his marriage to Maria Eleonora of Brandenburg and his religious beliefs. The book is written in a scholarly style and draws on primary sources, including letters and official documents. It provides a comprehensive and detailed account of Gustav's life and legacy, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in Swedish history or early modern Europe.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164505238
• ISBN13: 9781164505235
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"