Gustav Adolf the Great

Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, Publishers, 1983. Hardcover. Good +. Hardcover. 8 3/4" X 5 1/2". ix, 314pp. Mild rubbing and shelf wear to covers, corners, and edges of green cloth over boards. Rubbing along the hinge of front boards. Gentle bumps to bottom corners. Gentle bump to head of spine. Faint dust-spotting to text block. Previous owner's name in black ink to front pastedown. Faint black smudge to front free endpaper. Pages are clean and unmarked. Binding is sound.

ABOUT THIS BOOK:
"Gustav Adolf The Great" is a historical biography written by Ahnlund, Nils. The book is about Gustav II Adolf, the King of Sweden, who reigned from 1611 to 1632. The book covers Gustav's life, his military campaigns, his religious beliefs, and his impact on Sweden and Europe. The author presents a detailed and well-researched account of Gustav's life, including his early years, his accession to the throne, and his military successes. The book also explores Gustav's religious beliefs and his role in the Thirty Years' War, a conflict that ravaged Europe during the 17th century. The author provides a comprehensive analysis of Gustav's legacy, including his impact on Sweden's political and cultural development, and his influence on European history. Overall, "Gustav Adolf The Great" is an engaging and informative biography that sheds light on one of Sweden's most important historical figures.(Publisher).