Thomas F Arnold
Author
Pub. Date
2006.
Description
"An in-depth technical look at the weaponry of the age and the tactical drills that honed the skills of Renaissance soldiers. The new arms transformed society as cities were built and rebuilt to limit the effects of bombardment by cannon. Discusses the epic wars abroad between Western Christians and the Muslim Turks and the civil strife at home between despotic reulers and rebellious forces as modern artillery and portable firearms became the signature...