German Armies

War and German Society, 1648-1806

Peter Wilson

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Routledge
30 March 1998

History; European history; Early modern history: c 1450 to c 1700; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Warfare & defence

Series: Warfare and History

"""German armies"" examines the diversity of German involvement in European conflict from the Peace of Westphalia to the age of Napoleon. Challenging assumptions of the Holy Roman Empire as weak and divided, this study provides a comprehensive account of its survival in a hostile environment of centralizing belligerent states. In contrast to the later german states, the Empire was inherently defensive, yet many of its component territories embarked on expansionist, militaristic policies, creating their own armies to advance their objectives. The author examines the resultant tensions and explains the structure and role of the different German forces. In addition, a number of wider issues are addressed, such as war and the emergence of absolutism, the rise of Austria and Prussia as great powers, non-violent forms of conflict resolution and the relative effectiveness of German military and political institutions in meeting the challenge of revolutionary France. Drawing on a range of sources, the author provides a detailed analysis of the German dimension of the great struggles against Louis XIV's France, competition for supremacy in the Baltic and Mediterranean and the prolonged wars with the Ottoman Turks. ""German armies"" extends the boundaries of military history by placing ancien regime warfare within a wider social, cultural and international context."

By: Peter Wilson
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 380g
ISBN: 9781857281064
ISBN 10: 1857281063
Series: Warfare and History
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 30 March 1998
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

The German context of war; Politics I: German armies in imperial and European politics; Politics II: German armies in domestic politics; Organization; Recruitment and social composition; Discipline and conditions of service; Officers; The army and society; Conclusion: the German experience of war.

Reviews for German Armies: War and German Society, 1648-1806

'It is important as a contribution to research which also adds to the present-day debate, And as a survey intended for a broad expert audience, it will also be useful for students.' ? German Historical Institute Bulletin