Nit pick here. The Bubonic Plague was medieval, predating the 30 Years War by a century or so. Matter of fact, the Crusades were an attempt (among other things) to get people's minds off the Black Death. Alan -- _______ Mythusmage.com, <http://www.mythusmage.com> at its new location! mailto:mythusmage@mythusmage.com ICQ: 103299329