The Ashgate Research Companion to the Thirty Years' War

by Peter Schröder and Olaf Asbach

The Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) remains a puzzling and complex subject for students and scholars alike. This is hardly surprising since it is often contested among historians whether it is actually appropriate to speak of a single war or a series of conflicts. Similarly emphasis is also put on the different motives for going to war, as conflicting religious and political interests were involved. This research companion brings together leading scholars...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032921129
• ISBN13: 9781032921129
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 362 Pages