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THE HISTORY OF THE LIFE OF LEONARD TORSTENSON (1855) IBD

KESSINGER PUBLISHING, LLC
08 / 2009
9781104914783
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Sinopsis

The History of the Life of Leonard Torstenson is a book written by John Watts De Peyster and published in 1855. The book is a biography of Leonard Torstenson, a Swedish military commander who played a significant role in the Thirty Years? War in Europe during the 17th century.The book provides a comprehensive account of Torstenson?s life, from his early years in Sweden to his rise to prominence as a military leader. It covers his military campaigns, including his victories at Breitenfeld and Jankau, as well as his relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as Gustavus Adolphus and Axel Oxenstierna.De Peyster?s work draws on a range of historical sources, including personal letters and official documents, to provide a detailed and engaging portrait of Torstenson?s life and achievements. The book also explores the broader historical context of the Thirty Years? War, shedding light on the political and military landscape of Europe during this period.Overall, The History of the Life of Leonard Torstenson is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Thirty Years? War, Swedish military history, or the life of this remarkable military commander.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.

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