The Warwolf: A Peasant Chronicle of the Thirty Years War

Most of the time I take it before buying stuff,so most of the time it's OK

I have read this book both in the German original language and in this English version. While I am impressed with the attempt at rendering the contents into English, there are a few glitches for which I have deducted one star. Overall, and although the language is sometimes quaint and old fashioned, it still makes interesting reading for English-speakers interested in German history because it presents a more personal approach to the traumatic times of the Thirty Years War than a history book reciting only statistical data.

I finished this book the day I received it from Amazon. The descriptions are so good, you imagine you are part of the action. The notes provided give a good understanding of a very chaotic time. I enjoyed learning about the life of the German peasants, and how tough being a farmer was for the peasants. The setting is one of my favorite areas of Germany, the North German Heath, outside of Celle. The culture of the area, and explanations of many of the symbols seen there today, were a nice addition to the story line.Hundreds of years later the lessons are still relevant. In a war the innocent civilians suffer the most. Non-traditional fighting is the most effective. Religion both hurts and helps the people. Community and family make survival possible.I think you will enjoy the story, and enjoy the history.

Bought as a gift

A novel about the 30 Years War, a topic totally ignored by my formal education. Highly recommend!