{"product_id":"the-thirty-years-war-1618-1648-paperback","title":"The Thirty Years War: 1618-1648 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHistory Nerds\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAndrew McDermott\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA continent divided. A war that reshaped the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) began as a bitter religious conflict within the fractured Holy Roman Empire-but it would erupt into one of the most devastating and transformative wars in European history. What started as a clash between Protestant and Catholic states soon spiralled into a brutal struggle for power, drawing in the great kingdoms of Europe and leaving millions dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this gripping and accessible account, \u003cem\u003eThe Thirty Years' War\u003c\/em\u003e brings to life the key figures, battles, and turning points that defined a generation. From the Defenestration of Prague to the rise of generals like Wallenstein and Gustavus Adolphus, the book explores how ambition, faith, and political intrigue collided on a catastrophic scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond the battlefield, this book uncovers the human cost of the war-the famine, disease, and suffering endured by ordinary people-and examines how the conflict ultimately gave birth to a new political order in Europe through the Peace of Westphalia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers of history, military strategy, and European politics, this compelling narrative offers both a clear introduction for newcomers and fresh insights for seasoned enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 108\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.26 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 14, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48393984999645,"sku":"9798235462298","price":20.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/AIQJHmKUsE9798235462298.webp?v=1787159456","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/the-thirty-years-war-1618-1648-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}