CONSIDERATIONS TO KNOW ABOUT LOKET 168

[ten] In 1621 the city was besieged through the Bavarians led by Tilly and immediately after massive bombardment the town was compelled to surrender and the Saxons had to leave. The city was then punished for disobedience by considerable repressive steps. This example recurred all over again in 1631 once the burghers allowed the Saxons to enter and