The Expansion of Europe 1642-1789

Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, Architecture, History, European General, Military
Cover of the book The Expansion of Europe 1642-1789 by Wilbur Abbott, Perennial Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Wilbur Abbott ISBN: 9781518336805
Publisher: Perennial Press Publication: December 14, 2015
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Wilbur Abbott
ISBN: 9781518336805
Publisher: Perennial Press
Publication: December 14, 2015
Imprint:
Language: English

WHEN in the last months of 1648 was signed the great peace which brought to an end the Thirty Years' War and with it the mediaeval polity which it finally destroyed; as the army of diplomats whose work it was dispersed to their respective governments, the awe-inspiring mass of documents which formed the fruit of their long labors might have led men to believe that Europe would hasten to enjoy the peace which she so needed and which her people for the most part so greatly desired. But whatever hopes of quiet were entertained, were already far on the way to disappointment; for the Europe to which the diplomats returned was even then altered or altering before their eyes and already shaping itself for new conflict. Scarcely a state of any consequence prepared to recruit its resources by the arts of peace; scarcely a royal house but faced a crisis in its fortunes; scarcely a people but was stirring in unrest or already engaged in revolution. So far from ushering in a period of peaceful progress the Westphalian treaties became the starting point for new and bloody rivalries...

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

WHEN in the last months of 1648 was signed the great peace which brought to an end the Thirty Years' War and with it the mediaeval polity which it finally destroyed; as the army of diplomats whose work it was dispersed to their respective governments, the awe-inspiring mass of documents which formed the fruit of their long labors might have led men to believe that Europe would hasten to enjoy the peace which she so needed and which her people for the most part so greatly desired. But whatever hopes of quiet were entertained, were already far on the way to disappointment; for the Europe to which the diplomats returned was even then altered or altering before their eyes and already shaping itself for new conflict. Scarcely a state of any consequence prepared to recruit its resources by the arts of peace; scarcely a royal house but faced a crisis in its fortunes; scarcely a people but was stirring in unrest or already engaged in revolution. So far from ushering in a period of peaceful progress the Westphalian treaties became the starting point for new and bloody rivalries...

More books from Perennial Press

Cover of the book Prussia by Wilbur Abbott
Cover of the book The Reign of Tiberius by Wilbur Abbott
Cover of the book Italy and Her Invaders by Wilbur Abbott
Cover of the book Falcons of Narabedla by Wilbur Abbott
Cover of the book The Classic Sci-Fi Collection - Volume IV by Wilbur Abbott
Cover of the book A Short History of the Italian People by Wilbur Abbott
Cover of the book Voyage to Far N'Jurd by Wilbur Abbott
Cover of the book Italy and Her Invaders by Wilbur Abbott
Cover of the book For the White Christ by Wilbur Abbott
Cover of the book A History of Political Theories - Ancient and Medieval by Wilbur Abbott
Cover of the book Alfred the Great and the Viking Invasions of Europe by Wilbur Abbott
Cover of the book Amerigo Vespucci by Wilbur Abbott
Cover of the book Queen of the Black Coast by Wilbur Abbott
Cover of the book A Short History of Carthage by Wilbur Abbott
Cover of the book Medieval Italy by Wilbur Abbott
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy