The Tudor arte of warre /
This book provides a broad and comprehensive survey of the Tudor army, explaining its campaigns and battles in the context of its monarchs and their diplomatic and foreign policy priorities. It also provides a thematic study of key issues, such as recruitment, fortification, equipment, tactics and s...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Warwick, England :
Helion & Company,
2021-
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| Series: | From retinue to regiment, 1453-1618 ;
no. 18 From retinue to regiment, 1453-1618 ; no. 7 |
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| Summary: | This book provides a broad and comprehensive survey of the Tudor army, explaining its campaigns and battles in the context of its monarchs and their diplomatic and foreign policy priorities. It also provides a thematic study of key issues, such as recruitment, fortification, equipment, tactics and supply. While much has been written about how far the Tudor military does or does not fit into a perceived pattern of European military development, I argue that it can only be understood if the unique political, social and economic background of England is appreciated. The conclusion drawn is that for all the 'failings' identified by historians, it was a system that was not only 'fit for purpose' but it could on occasion achieve extraordinary feats, whether those be the Device forts of Henry VIII or the stunning victories at Flodden and Pinkie |
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| Physical Description: | volumes : illustrations (some color), facsimiles, maps ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references |
| ISBN: | 180451201X 1804514098 1913336417 9781804512012 9781804514092 9781913336417 |