The Renaissance at War - Brossura

Arnold, Thomas F.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0060891955 ISBN 13: 9780060891954

Casa editrice: Perennial, 2006

Riassunto

An in-depth series of military history studies, written by leading authorities in the field, combines important insights into each era; detailed analyses of battlefield campaigns, strategies and tactics, technology, weaponry, leadership, and the implications of the era in terms of global history; and numerous photographs, maps, diagrams, and illustrations.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Arnold F. Thomas is a professor of history at Yale University, and has written extensively on the military history of the Renaissance era.

Product Description:

The Renaissance at WarToward the end of the fifteenth century, modern artillery and portable firearms became the signature weapons of European armies, radically altering the nature of warfare. The new arms transformed society, too, as cities were built and rebuilt to limit the effects of bombardment by cannon. This book follows these far-reaching changes in comprehensive and fascinating detail and demonstrates how the innovations of the Renaissance paved the way to further changes in warfare.An in-depth technical look at the weaponry of the age and the tactical drills that honed the skills of Renaissance soldiersThe epic wars abroad between Western Christians and the Muslim Turks Civil strife at home between despotic rulers and rebellious forcesKingly duels that play out on an international stage

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Perennial
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0060891955
• ISBN 13: 9780060891954
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 240
• Redattore: Keegan John