CHAPTER XIX.
FERDINAND II., FERDINAND III.

AND LEOPOLD I.
From 1632 to 1662.
Character of Gustavus Adolphus .-- Exultation of the Imperialists .-- Disgrace of Wallenstein .-- He offers to Surrender to the Swedish General .-- His Assassination .-- Ferdinand's son Elected as his Successor .-- Death of Ferdinand .-- Close of the War .-- Abdication of Christina .-- Charles Gustavus .-- Preparations for War .-- Death of Ferdinand III .-- Leopold Elected Emperor .-- Hostilities Renewed .-- Death of Charles Gustavus .-- Diet Convened .-- Invasion of the Turks.

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