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War at Sea in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance
John B. Hattendorf (Ed.)
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The role and characteristics of armed force at sea in western Europe and the Mediterranean prior to 1650. This volume is both a restatement of current interpretations of sea power in the middle ages and the Renaissance and a general introduction to naval and maritime history over four and a half centuries. The book offers broad conclusions on the role and characteristics of armed force at sea before 1650, conclusions that exploit the best current understanding of the medieval period. The examination of naval militias in the Baltic, permanent galley fleets in the Mediterranean, contract fleets and the use ... Read more
The role and characteristics of armed force at sea in western Europe and the Mediterranean prior to 1650. This volume is both a restatement of current interpretations of sea power in the middle ages and the Renaissance and a general introduction to naval and maritime history over four and a half centuries. The book offers broad conclusions on the role and characteristics of armed force at sea before 1650, conclusions that exploit the best current understanding of the medieval period. The examination of naval militias in the Baltic, permanent galley fleets in the Mediterranean, contract fleets and the use ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
292
Condition
New
Number of Pages
292
Place of Publication
Woodbridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780851159034
SKU
V9780851159034
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for War at Sea in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance
An absorbing and important volume.
ENGLISH HISTORICAL REVIEW
Old records and modern technology have been brought to bear with notable effect... revisionist and inspirational, it will certainly add a great deal to current knowledge and do much to direct investigations in this field for a long time to come.
BIBLIOTHEQUE D'HUMANISME ET RENAISSANCE
Worthy of a ... Read more
ENGLISH HISTORICAL REVIEW
Old records and modern technology have been brought to bear with notable effect... revisionist and inspirational, it will certainly add a great deal to current knowledge and do much to direct investigations in this field for a long time to come.
BIBLIOTHEQUE D'HUMANISME ET RENAISSANCE
Worthy of a ... Read more