An investigation of Philip II of Spain's policies and strategic vision which enabled him to gain and maintain control of the first global empire in history. The flaws in the Grand Strategy are also ex...
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The story of the Spanish Armada threat that vanished as quickly as it came, is the subject of this study. The authors have reassessed documents, diaries and private papers lying forgotten in Spanish a...
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The Thirty Years' War (1618-48) is a central episode in early modern history. This revised edition of Geoffrey Parker's text incorporates the latest research whilst retaining the coverage of the first...
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The Thirty Years' War (1618-48) is a central episode in early modern history. This revised edition of Geoffrey Parker's text, incorporates recent research and provides a narrative and analytical accou...
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Containing fresh research and new perspectives, this volume of important essays brings up to date the debate about the theory of a 'General Crisis' in the seventeenth century, and is essential reading...
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Containing fresh research and new perspectives, this volume of important essays brings up to date the debate about the theory of a 'General Crisis' in the seventeenth century, and proves essential rea...
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Now available in a revised and updated version, this book examines Western warfare from antiquity to the present day. ill...
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A detailed account of war in the West from antiquity to the present, first published in 2005. 20 maps...
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A detailed account of war in the West from antiquity to the present, first published in 2005. 20 maps...
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A new edition of Geoffrey Parker's illustrated history of the impact of western warfare 1500-1800. 39 b/w illus....
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