The Complete History of the Habsburg Empire: 1232-1789 by John S. C. Abbott

The Complete History of the Habsburg Empire: 1232-1789 by John S. C. Abbott

Author:John S. C. Abbott [S. C. Abbott, John]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Musaicum Books
Published: 2018-03-20T00:00:00+00:00


CHAPTER XVIII.

FERDINAND II. AND GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS.

From 1629 to 1632.

Table of Contents

Vexation of Ferdinand.—Gustavus Adolphus.—Address to the nobles of Sweden.—March of Gustavus.—Appeal to the Protestants.—Magdeburg joins Gustavus.—Destruction of the city.—Consternation of the Protestants.—Exultation of the Catholics.—The Elector of Saxony driven from his domains.—Battle of Leipsig.—The Swedes penetrate Bohemia.—Freedom of conscience established.—Death of Tilly.—The Retirement of Wallenstein.—The command resumed by Wallenstein.—Capture of Prague.—Encounter between Wallenstein and Gustavus.—Battle of Lutzen.—Death of Gustavus.



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