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Book SynopsisTraces the development of modern warfare in Europe during the years 1650-1715 and the extension of those military techniques worldwide. This book describes and defines important events, technologies, and individuals from this seminal period of global military history.
Trade ReviewThe War of the Spanish Succession, the First Austro-Ottoman War, and the Great Northern War are some of the successive wars that Nolan (Boston Univ.) addresses in this impressive encyclopedia. Although most of this international history of warfare is devoted to Europe (most especially the wars pursued by France's Louis XIV), it offers useful coverage of warfare in the Americas, China, Japan, and elsewhere… Highly recommended. Lower-level undergraduates and above; general readrs. * Choice *
Overall, the encyclopedia adequately covers the content its title promises. . . Its features make it most useful for those in the beginning stages of research at the undergraduate level or for someone who wants to casually look up a particular term; the broad country and army entries are the most useful in briefly recapitulating current scholarly views . . . Readers will undoubtedly learn from this encyclopedia . . . * The Journal of Military History *
Table of ContentsList of Entries Preface Introduction Note on Dates Maps The Encyclopedia Chronology of Major Events, 1650-1715 Select Bibliography
