Coping with Life during the Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648)

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In Coping with Life during the Thirty Years’ War (1618–1648), Sigrun Haude explores how people tried to survive the Thirty Years’ War, on what resources they drew, and how they attempted to make sense of it. Contents Preface Illustrations Abbreviations Chapter 1 Introduction: The Lay of the Land 1 Focus – Historiography – Methodology 2 The Thirty Years’ War, Abridged 3 Places and Characters Chapter 2 Experiences of War 1 Fear and Vulnerability 2 Instability and Disruption 3 Poverty – Hunger – Dearth 4 Violence and Human Concern: World Views Turned Upside Down Chapter 3 Governmental Support: Hopes, Measures, and Realities 1 Protection against Violence 1.1 Fortifications 1.2 Troops 1.3 Negotiations and Guidance 2 Stemming Deprivation and Disease 2.1 Poverty and Poor Relief 2.2 Health and Disease 3 Averting Spiritual Harm and Promoting a Decent Life Chapter 4 Coping with the Experiences of War 1 To Flee or Not to Flee 2 News and Information 3 Pragmatism, Resilience, and Initiative 4 Connections, Communities, and Space 5 Religion and Other Formative Forces 5.1 Official Religious Resources 5.2 Responses to Official Religious Offerings 5.3 Augmenting Official Religious Resources: Magic Practices 6 Lifting Up the Spirit Chapter 5 Conclusion: Life Beyond Devastation Glossary Bibliography Index