Preface, Maps, 1 INTRODUCTION, 2 THE CHANGING ART OF WAR, 3 RECRUITMENT, 4 LIFE AND DEATH IN THE ARMIES, 5 THE IMPACT OF WAR, Notes, Select bibliography, Index
Frank Tallett
"The book is clearly written and well organized...Excellent
treatment of recruitment and fascinating sociological material also
help make this the most useful extended exercise in new military
history yet to appear."
-"European History Quarterly
"An excellent example of how to present the most up to date
research in a field...The book is an example of 'new military
history' which studies armies and war in the context of historical
society."
-"Historical Journal
"The reader will find here numerous telling quotations, interesting
facts and instructive insights."
-"English Historical Review
"Tallett's book is rich, detailed, systematic, and a model of
clear, well-constructed writing. He blends a range of sources and
references deftly. As a text or reader for early modern history
courses, this instructive work is a perfect introduction to the new
military history- or to just plain fine scholarship."
-"Sixteenth Century Journal
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