Routledge European Military Rivalry, 1500-1750 History Book

Explore more than 200 years of international rivalry across Western, Central, and Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean rim. This historical study by Routledge examines the massive changes in warfare from 1500 to 1750. Readers will learn about the increasing scale, expenditure, and duration of early modern wars. The text analyzes how modern fortification changed military strategy and the movement of armies during this period. It provides a look into the incidence of guerrilla war and localized conflict, such as those seen during the French wars of religion. This book also tracks the evolution of military funding and organization. It covers how warlords used private financing for troops and supplies, leading to the eventual creation of disciplined standing armies and navies in the age of Absolutism. This work is an essential resource for students and historians interested in the transformation of European military power.