Discover the intricacies of warfare with 'War and Conflict in the Early Modern World,' a compelling addition to the 'War & Conflict Through the Ages' series. Authored by renowned historian Brian Sandberg, this book offers a global perspective on military history, diving deep into the intersections of war, culture, and society during the dynamic early modern period. With an ISBN of 9780745646039, this brand-new tome spans 284 pages and was published by John Wiley & Sons in 2016.

Explore the innovative military technologies and practices that emerged around 1500, as Sandberg illuminates the diverse forms of warfare that shaped conflicts in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. From dynastic wars and religious conflicts to raiding operations and peasant revolts, this insightful work reveals the societal transformations that influenced both land and naval warfare at the height of global imperialism and rising mercantilism.

Perfect for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of world history, 'War and Conflict in the Early Modern World' unravels the complexities of historical military practices and the broader implications they hold for society. The engaging narrative promises to captivate anyone interested in the history of warfare and its profound impact on early modern societal change.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745646039
Year: 2016
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 284


Description:
In this latest addition to the War & Conflict Through the Ages series, Brian Sandberg offers a truly global examination of the intersections between war, culture, and society in the early modern period. He traces the innovative military technologies and practices that emerged around 1500, exploring the different forms of warfare including dynastic war, religious warfare, raiding warfare, and peasant revolt  that shaped conflicts during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. He explains how significant social, economic, and political developments transformed warfare on land and at sea at a time of global imperialism and growing mercantilism, forcing states and military systems to respond to rapidly changing situations.  Engaging and insightful, War and Conflict in the Early Modern World will appeal to scholars and students of world history, the early modern period, and those interested in the broader relationship between war and society.