"History of the Siege, Conquest and Destruction of Magdeburg" is an impressive chronicle of the dramatic events that took place in the city of Magdeburg during the Thirty Years' War. The author of the book, Otto von Gerike, tells in detail about the siege and fortification of the city against the enemy. It reveals the strategic moves and tactics used by the defenders, as well as details of the destruction and destruction of the city during the conquest. This book is a valuable source for the study of military history and defensive tactics of the time, as well as an important testimony of the events that took place in one of the most important cities of Germany in the 17th century.