Gustavus Adolphus: The Lion Of The North

By George MacMunn, George Fletcher MacMunn, George Macmunn Sir

Book Overview

Gustavus Adolphus: The Lion of the North is a biography written by George MacMunn that chronicles the life and military career of Gustavus Adolphus, who was the king of Sweden from 1611 to 1632. The book begins with an overview of Gustavus Adolphus's childhood and upbringing, his ascension to the throne, and his early military campaigns. It then delves into his military strategy and tactics, including his innovative use of artillery and his development of the Swedish army into a professional fighting force. The book also examines Gustavus Adolphus's political and diplomatic skills, including his alliances with other European powers and his efforts to promote religious tolerance in Sweden. MacMunn provides detailed accounts of Gustavus Adolphus's major battles, including the Battle of Breitenfeld and the Battle of L�����tzen, which ultimately proved to be his downfall. Throughout the book, MacMunn emphasizes Gustavus Adolphus's impact on European history, particularly his role in shaping the Thirty Years' War and his influence on military tactics and strategy. The book includes maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the battles and campaigns, as well as a bibliography for further reading. Overall, Gustavus Adolphus: The Lion of the North offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of Europe's most important military leaders.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: 1432557033
• ISBN13: 9781432557034
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"