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The Renaissance at war / Thomas F. Arnold ; general editor, John Keegan.

Title
  1. The Renaissance at war / Thomas F. Arnold ; general editor, John Keegan.
Published by
  1. London : Cassell, 2001.
Author
  1. Arnold, Thomas F.

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Additional authors
  1. Keegan, John, 1934-
Description
  1. 224 p. : ill. (some col.), maps, ports.; 28 cm.
Summary
  1. Looks at the development of military art and science during the Renaissance and the impact of these changes not only on the nature of war but also on history.
  2. With the dawning of the Renaissance came not only enlightenment in painting and sculpture but also technological and social advances that changed forever the art of warfare. First, firearms replaced bows as the weapons of choice on Western battlefields then the new skills of literacy, numeracy, and book knowledge became essential to lead men into war. Suddenly, the old order, and the old commanders, were out, and new-style armies were taking the world by storm. Rich with anecdotal detail, a compelling and comprehensive narrative by an expert military historian transports you to the midst of the action as it examines the strategies, campaigns, prominent figures, and key conflicts of the age. From artillery and fortifications to military leadership, from cavalry tactics to the new infantry, from the Crusades to the guerrilla wars in late 16th-century France, penetrating cultural, tactical, and technical analyses plus numerous illustrations, maps, and charts paint a full portrait of war during the Renaissance.
Subject
  1. Geschichte 1420-1600
  2. 1492-1648
  3. Military art and science > History > 16th century
  4. Firearms > History > 16th century
  5. Europe > History, Military > 1492-1648
Genre/Form
  1. History
  2. Military history
Contents
  1. Introduction : a gunpowder revolution? -- The new fury -- The new legions -- The new Caesars -- Cross versus crescent -- Duelling Kings -- Faith versus faith.
  2. Acknowledgements -- Map list -- Chronology -- Introduction : a gunpowder revolution? -- The new fury -- The new legions -- The new Caesars -- Cross versus crescent -- Duelling Kings -- Faith versus faith -- Biographies -- Further reading -- Index -- Picture credits.
Owning institution
  1. Harvard Library
Bibliography (note)
  1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 218-219) and index.
Processing action (note)
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