Renaissance Polish Armies 1492–1569

Name: Renaissance Polish Armies 1492–1569
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Adrian Jamka, Raffaele Ruggeri

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English

Osprey
04 August 2026

History; Early modern history: c 1450 to c 1700; Military history; Weapons & equipment; Uniforms & insignia

Series: Men-at-Arms

This fully illustrated study assesses the armies of Poland at war in the first half of the 16th century, during the transition from feudal to standing forces.

Against a background of almost continual warfare, the 80 years after 1492 witnessed the slow transformation of Polish forces from feudal levies to standing armies. The bloody struggle between Poles, Lithuanians, Hungarians, Muscovites, Cossacks, Turks

and Tatars culminated in the

Union of Lublin in 1569, uniting the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

This crucial period in Polish military history saw the introduction

and development of famous troop categories such as the Polish hussars, and a tactical transformation with the introduction of foot and mounted hand-gunners to replace crossbowmen. Drawing upon a wealth of sources, the author explains Polish armies' methods of recruitment; their organizational structure, and that of units of different troop categories; their weapons, armour and equipment; and their strategies and tactics.

In this engaging book, specially commissioned artwork and rare illustrations combine with authoritative text to bring this under-researched subject to life for an English-language audience.

By: Adrian Jamka
Illustrated by: Raffaele Ruggeri
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 568
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781472867568
ISBN 10: 1472867564
Series: Men-at-Arms
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 04 August 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Adrian Jamka has a master's degree in archaeology from the University of Lódz. His extensive research into Renaissance Polish armies draws upon both early and recent scholarly sources, including remarkable survivals of period military manuals and unit muster rolls. Raffaele Ruggeri was born in Bologna where he still works and lives. He has long been interested in military history and has illustrated a number of books for Osprey.