The onset of the Italian Wars in 1494, subsequently seen as the onset of 'modern warfare', provides the starting point for this impressive survey of European Warfare in early modern Europe. Huge developments in the logistics of war combined with exploration and expansion meant interaction with extra-European forms of military might. Jeremy Black looks at technological aspects of war as well social and political developments and effects during this key period of military history. This sharp and compact analysis contextualises European developments and as establishes the global significance of events in Europe.
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The onset of the Italian Wars in 1494 provides the starting point for this impressive survey of European Warfare in early modern Europe. This sharp and compact analysis will interest anyone studying this period of military history
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Preface, 1. Introduction, 2. Cultural, social and political contexts, 3. A military revolution?, 4. European expansion and the global context 1490–1578, 5. European warfare 1494–1559, 6. European warfare 1560–1617, 7. European warfare 1618–60, 8. Naval developments, 9. European expansion and the global context 1578–1660, 10. Conclusions, Notes, Index
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'One of the great strengths of the book ... derives from this expansive coverage of the time period. While the title clearly indicates that the focus is on European warfare, Black spends considerable time discussing both naval developments and the expansion of Europe's influence overseas. This exposure offers Black the opportunity to apply his theory to a broad range of topics, giving it a depth that the Military Revolution thesis seems to lack'. – Sixteenth Century Journal
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780415275323
Publisert
2002-07-11
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
470 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
G, U, 01, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
256

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