The Life Of Wallenstein; Duke Of Friedland (1853)

Focusing on Albrecht von Wallenstein, a key military leader during the Thirty Years' War, the biography details his ascent in power, significant military engagements, and eventual decline. John Mitchell utilizes historical records to examine Wallenstein's interactions with notable contemporaries like Emperor Ferdinand II and King Gustavus Adolphus. The narrative also highlights the political and religious strife of the era that influenced Wallenstein's decisions, offering an insightful portrayal of this complex historical figure.