Cambridge Illustrated Atlas: Warfare - Renaissance to Revolution 1492-1792

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Synopsis: The three centuries following the discovery of the New World was a period of unprecedented global expansion, spearheaded by the lusty armies of the imperial European powers. This volume of The Cambridge Illustrated Atlases of Warfare is a lively and elaborately illustrated study of warfare during the early modern period, ranging from the European Renaissance to the American Revolution. Unique color maps and authoritative text illuminate the major military and naval developments that characterized the period. Feature boxes describe key events, important military confrontations, individual tacticians, battle strategies and weapons. Throughout, the author pays particular attention to the effects of European military expansion on the Americas, Africa, Asia, and the Mediterranean. This comprehensive and accessible book about a fascinating and important period will appeal to war buffs and historians alike.

Book Description: The Cambridge Illustrated Atlas of Warfare: Renaissance to Revolution provides a thorough introduction to the military and naval history of the years 1492 to 1792, from the Renaissance to the revolutionary wars of the late eighteenth century. Colour maps, battle plans, and illustrations combine with an authoritative text to illuminate developments in warfare on land and sea.

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Title: Cambridge Illustrated Atlas: Warfare - ...
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 1996
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Used; Good