Gustav Adolf The Great

Gustav Adolf The Great is a comprehensive biography of the famous Swedish king, Gustav II Adolf, written by Ahnlund, Nils. The book provides a detailed account of Gustav II Adolf's life, from his birth in 1594 to his death in battle in 1632. It covers his rise to power, his military campaigns, and his impact on Sweden and Europe as a whole. The book also explores the political and social context of the time, including the Thirty Years' War and the religious conflicts of the period. Ahnlund draws on a wide range of sources, including contemporary accounts, to provide a rich and detailed portrait of Gustav II Adolf and his times. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Swedish history, military history, or the history of Europe in the early modern period.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.