King''s Army - Warfare, Soldiers Society During Wars of Religion in France, 1562 76

Klappentext A study of warfare and society during the wars of religion in France. Zusammenfassung In contrast to previous approaches! this meticulously researched analysis of the royal army during the French wars of religion makes warfare the focus of attention. It represents an important contribution to the history of military forces! warfare! religion and society in early modern France. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction: Rumors of war; 1. The campaigns of the army, 1562-76; 2. The camp and the army of the King; 3. The army in the field; 4. 'The footmen of the King'; 5. The gendarmes; 6. The artillery train; 7. In search of a battle: Dreux, 1562; 8. The defence of Chartres, 1567-68; 9. A host of strangers: the army's presence; 10. The destruction of the army: the siege of La Rochelle, 1573; 11. Paying for war; Conclusion: the limits to action.

Product details

• Authors: James B. Wood, James B. (Williams College Wood
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 22.08.1996
• EAN: 9780521550031
• ISBN: 978-0-521-55003-1
• No. of pages: 368
• Series: Literature, Culture, Theory
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > History