James B. Wood

The King's Army

Warfare, Soldiers and Society During the Wars of Religion in France, 1562 76

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

A study of warfare and society during the wars of religion in France.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 368
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. März 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 26mm
• Gewicht: 749g
• ISBN-13: 9780521550031
• ISBN-10: 0521550033
• Artikelnr.: 23819977

Inhaltsangabe

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.