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The Cambridge Illustrated Atlas Of Warfare: Renaissance To Revolution, 1492-1792 (Cambridge Illustrated Atlases) - Jeremy Black
Cambridge University Press (1996)
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Military history, Modern - Maps, Military art and science - History, Renaissance - Maps, War and society - Maps

The three centuries following the discovery of the New World was a period of unprecedented global expansion, spearheaded by the lusty armies of the imperial European powers. This volume of The Cambridge Illustrated Atlases of Warfare is a lively and elaborately illustrated study of warfare during the early modern period, ranging from the European Renaissance to the American Revolution. Unique color maps and authoritative text illuminate the major military and naval developments that characterized the period. Feature boxes describe key events, important military confrontations, individual tacticians, battle strategies and weapons. Throughout, the author pays particular attention to the effects of European military expansion on the Americas, Africa, Asia, and the Mediterranean. This comprehensive and accessible book about a fascinating and important period will appeal to war buffs and historians alike.

Product Details
LoC Classification G1035.B4 1996
Dewey 355.00903
Format Hardcover
Cover Price 71,00 €
No. of Pages 192
Height x Width 296 x 243 mm
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