Schmalkalden
Americannoun
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The first of these countries even became a member of the Schmalkalden League, in 1538.
From A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day by Taylor, Bayard
The League of Schmalkalden, as it is called, represented so much military strength, that king Ferdinand became alarmed and advised a more conciliatory course towards the Protestants.
From A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day by Taylor, Bayard
Other cities and smaller principalities joined the League of Schmalkalden, the power of which increased from year to year.
From A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day by Taylor, Bayard
The outbreak of the war between the Empire and France in 1536 almost coincided with the enlargement of the league of Schmalkalden, the existence of which was prolonged for ten years.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 8 "Germany" to "Gibson, William" by Various
Already planning war with the League of Schmalkalden he wished only to secure his own safety from attack by his great rival.
From The Age of the Reformation by Smith, Preserved
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