Muscovy and Sweden in the Thirty Years'' War 1630-1635

Klappentext An edited translation of the great Soviet historian B. F. Porshnev's exploration of the Thirty Years' War. Zusammenfassung An English translation of writings by the great Soviet historian B. F. Porshnev provides a significant reinterpretation of a fascinating period. This is essential reading for students of Russian history. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Muscovy and the entry of Sweden into the Thirty Years' War; 2. Gustavus Adolphus and preparation for the Smolensk War; 3. The conflict concerning the Russo-Swedish alliance in 1631-2; 4. The social and political situation in Germany at the time of Gustavus Adolphus's invasion, 1630-1; 5. Russia's 'Great Embassy' to Sweden in 1633; 6. Death of the leaders; 7. Death of the alliance.

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• Authors: Paul Dukes, Dukes Paul, B F Porshnev, B. F. Porshnev, B.f. Dukes Porshnev
• Assisted by: Brian Pearce (Translation)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.03.2012
• EAN: 9780521124478
• ISBN: 978-0-521-12447-8
• No. of pages: 280
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; European History, military history, Sweden, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, Former Soviet Union, USSR (Europe), USSR, Soviet Union, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, C 1600 To C 1700, Early modern warfare (including gunpowder warfare), HISTORY / Europe / Nordic Countries, HISTORY / Military / Early Modern Warfare (1500-1800), HISTORY / Russia / Soviet Era