CHAPTER XIX.. Ferdinand Ii., Ferdinand Iii. and Leopold I.

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. Page 295