The Thirty Years War (Lancaster Pamphlets)

The period 1618-1648 was one of the most complex in European history. Religion interacted with rebellion and dynastic rivalry in a series of conflicts in central Europe known collectively as the Thirty Years War. This book guides the reader through the period by surveying the narrative of events and establishing the essential chronological framework. In addition Stephen Lee looks at such key issues as the motives of the participants, their gains and losses, as well as at the religious, military, social and economic aspects of the War. Each section in the book incorporates the most recent research.Stephen J. Lee is the author of 'The Thirty Years War (Lancaster Pamphlets)', published 2002 under ISBN 9780415268622 and ISBN 0415268621.