Historical Background
The Desolate Empire is very loosely based upon the events of the Protestant Reformation and the Thirty Years War. To provide a bit of background, I sometimes write posts about those times and some of the people involved. If you’re unfamiliar with early modern Europe, the first few posts provide a general overview.
Background and Events
The Thirty Years War- the Condensed Version
The Protestant Reformation
The Holy Roman Empire
The Peace of Augsburg
Bohemia Part 1: The War Begins
Bohemia Part 2: Battles in the Land of Beer
Bohemia Part 3: The Winter King
Why This War Was So Awful
Major Players
Real people vs.fantasy characters
Frederick and Elizabeth
Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor
Christian of Brunswick
Christian IV of Denmark
Louis XIII, King of France
Cardinal Richelieu
Gustav II Adolf, King of Sweden
Albrecht von Wallenstein
Bernhard of Weimar
Emperor Ferdinand III
Karl I Ludwig, Elector Palatine
Badass of the Month:
Winged Hussars
Cuirassiers
Musketeers
War of the Four Gods
Background and Events
Major Players
I just finish Shield of Kings and it was excellent. I would say, you are as good as Bernard Cornwell. I look forward to the next book. The Duke needs to be promoted.
Thank you so much! I’m a huge fan of Cornwell, so that’s some very high praise. So glad you enjoyed the book!