Publisher's Synopsis
""The Life of Wallenstein; Duke of Friedland"" is a historical biography written by John Mitchell and first published in 1853. The book chronicles the life of Albrecht von Wallenstein, a prominent military commander and politician in the Holy Roman Empire during the Thirty Years' War. The biography covers Wallenstein's early life, his rise to power, his military campaigns, and his eventual downfall and assassination. Mitchell provides a detailed account of Wallenstein's complex character, his ambitions, and his relationships with other key figures of the time, including Emperor Ferdinand II and King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden. The book also explores the political and religious tensions of the era and their impact on Wallenstein's career. Overall, ""The Life of Wallenstein; Duke of Friedland"" offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of a fascinating historical figure and the tumultuous times in which he lived.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.
