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Thirty Years War, 1618-1648

Thirty Years War, 1618-1648

By: Samuel Rawson Gardiner
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 Delve into the tumultuous saga of the Thirty Years War (1618-1648) with Samuel Rawson Gardiner, a historian whose insights remain highly regarded. This conflict, ignited as a civil war between Protestant princes and the Catholic Holy Roman Emperor, Ferdinand II, quickly spiraled into a broader struggle for European supremacy as external powers intervened. In this concise yet powerful account, Gardiner recounts the legendary battles and the audacious commanders—Mansfeld, Wallenstein, Tilly, and Gustavus Adolphus, among others. Meanwhile, the cunning Cardinal Richelieu, though frail in body, masterfully manipulated secret subsidies and diplomatic strategies, undermining Austria and Spain, and paving the way for Frances golden age. Join Pamela Nagami, M.D., as she brings this captivating narrative to life.Copyright International Ambient Sounds Political Science Politics & Government World
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  • 045 - Ch 10 Section 4 French Successes July 1639-December 1642

    045 - Ch 10 Section 4 French Successes July 1639-December 1642
    Feb 14 2026
    Delve into the tumultuous saga of the Thirty Years War (1618-1648) with Samuel Rawson Gardiner, a historian whose insights remain highly regarded. This conflict, ignited as a civil war between Protestant princes and the Catholic Holy Roman Emperor, Ferdinand II, quickly spiraled into a broader struggle for European supremacy as external powers intervened. In this concise yet powerful account, Gardiner recounts the legendary battles and the audacious commanders—Mansfeld, Wallenstein, Tilly, and Gustavus Adolphus, among others. Meanwhile, the cunning Cardinal Richelieu, though frail in body, masterfully manipulated secret subsidies and diplomatic strategies, undermining Austria and Spain, and paving the way for Frances golden age. Join Pamela Nagami, M.D., as she brings this captivating narrative to life.
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    9 mins
  • 044 - Ch 10 Section 3 The Struggle for Alsace January 1638-July 1639

    044 - Ch 10 Section 3 The Struggle for Alsace January 1638-July 1639
    Feb 13 2026
    Delve into the tumultuous saga of the Thirty Years War (1618-1648) with Samuel Rawson Gardiner, a historian whose insights remain highly regarded. This conflict, ignited as a civil war between Protestant princes and the Catholic Holy Roman Emperor, Ferdinand II, quickly spiraled into a broader struggle for European supremacy as external powers intervened. In this concise yet powerful account, Gardiner recounts the legendary battles and the audacious commanders—Mansfeld, Wallenstein, Tilly, and Gustavus Adolphus, among others. Meanwhile, the cunning Cardinal Richelieu, though frail in body, masterfully manipulated secret subsidies and diplomatic strategies, undermining Austria and Spain, and paving the way for Frances golden age. Join Pamela Nagami, M.D., as she brings this captivating narrative to life.
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    4 mins
  • 043 - Ch 10 Section 2 Spanish Successes May 1635-December 1637

    043 - Ch 10 Section 2 Spanish Successes May 1635-December 1637
    Feb 12 2026
    Delve into the tumultuous saga of the Thirty Years War (1618-1648) with Samuel Rawson Gardiner, a historian whose insights remain highly regarded. This conflict, ignited as a civil war between Protestant princes and the Catholic Holy Roman Emperor, Ferdinand II, quickly spiraled into a broader struggle for European supremacy as external powers intervened. In this concise yet powerful account, Gardiner recounts the legendary battles and the audacious commanders—Mansfeld, Wallenstein, Tilly, and Gustavus Adolphus, among others. Meanwhile, the cunning Cardinal Richelieu, though frail in body, masterfully manipulated secret subsidies and diplomatic strategies, undermining Austria and Spain, and paving the way for Frances golden age. Join Pamela Nagami, M.D., as she brings this captivating narrative to life.
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    6 mins
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