European Warfare 1494-1660 (Warfare and History)

by Jeremy Black

Paperback, 2002

Language

Publication

Routledge (2002), 256 pages

Description

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.

Original language

English

Physical description

256 p.; 6.14 inches

ISBN

0415275326 / 9780415275323
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