Description
Book SynopsisThe 17th century has been seen as a period of 'crisis' or transition from the pre-modern to the modern world. Jeremy Black explores this crucial period in world history from the perspective of war and military institutions. Genuinely global in range, the book engages with and challenges the idea of a 'military revolution'.
Trade Review'This book mounts a heavy challenge to the Military Revolution hypothesis, as it has been traditionally stated, and it does so with clarity, accessibility and an intimidating breadth of knowledge.' - The English Historical Review 'He does what no other scholar I know of can do in presenting the full range of global military history.' Peter Lorge, Vanderbilt University, USA 'Jeremy Black has provided a concise statement of where we are as well as a very useful call for military historians, and not just those working on the seventeenth century, to engage with others to better understand the role of warfare and its relative significance compared to other imperatives in different societies.' - Richard Harding, University of Westminster, European Review of History
Table of ContentsIntroduction Sixteenth-Century Background Conflict, 1590-1615 Conflict, 1616-1650 Conflict, 1650-1683 The Expansion of Europe Conflict 1683-1707 Naval Capability and Warfare Warfare, Social Contexts and State Development Conclusions: Beyond the Military Revolution? Selected Further Reading.
