The Thirty Years War

The Thirty Years War C. V. Wedgwood - well reviewed- worn classic copy Pages at spine and leaves are exposed somewhat visible at spine book - block still tight - excellently constructed this particular -Edition was not for sale in United States - and actually has leaves that are sewn in and the paperback covers are glued over-- probably the only reason it's survived.- grading older paperbacks can be pretty subjective.----Europe in 1618 was riven between Protestants and Catholics, Bourbon and Hapsburg--as well as empires, kingdoms, and countless principalities. Angry Protestants tossed three representatives of the Holy Roman Empire out the window of the royal castle in Prague, world war spread from Bohemia with relentless abandon, drawing powers from Spain to Sweden into a nightmarish world of famine, disease,seemingly unstoppable destruction. Narrative historian of the twentieth century, Wedgwood told complex stories in precise, human terms. Formal perfection - clarity of prose,contemplated, described in rapid, vivid detail scenes of past & present horror -The Thirty Years War , C. V. Wedgwood - Penguin Books -acceptable , penguin number A 397- printed Great Britain Wyman & Sons LTD , London, Reading, Fakenham- Publication date January 1, 1957- B0007J7TN0-Book length 480 - ..LAX Vespa,Los Angeles - see pictures maybe this will do it! -At least you know what you're getting into- Media Mail USPS-you get the copy you were viewing carefully Drop kick-packed to protect it in - transit.- - Thirty Years War 4276 blue his 21