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

Name: King's Army Warfare, Soldiers and Society during the Wars of Religion in France, 1562-76
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ISBN: 9780521525138

ISBN-10: 0521525136

ISBN-13: 9780521525138

Edition: 2002

Authors: James B. Wood, Olwen Hufton, H. G. Koenigsberger, H. M. Scott, John Elliott

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This book argues that the study of the military aspect of the wars of religion which raged in France in the 16th century, is vital to explain the outcome of the civil wars. Important for those studying the "Military Revolution" of early modern Europe.

Book details

List price: $62.99
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 7/18/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 368
Size: 5.98" wide x 9.02" long x 0.83" tall
Weight: 1.298
Language: English



Introduction: Rumors of war



The campaigns of the army, 1562-76



The camp and the army of the King



The army in the field



The footmen of the King



The gendarmes



The artillery train



In search of a battle: Dreux, 1562



The defence of Chartres, 1567-68



A host of strangers: the armyï¿½s presence



The destruction of the army: the siege of La Rochelle, 1573



Paying for war


Conclusion: the limits to action