Wars and Soldiers in the Early Reign of Louis XIV Volume 2: The Imperial Army, 1660-1689

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Bruno Mugnai

Wars and Soldiers in the Early Reign of Louis XIV Volume 2

The Imperial Army, 1660-1689

Bruno Mugnai

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Helion & Company
01 February 2020

Early modern history: c 1450 to c 1700; Uniforms & insignia

Series: Century of the Soldier

During the 17th century, Europe experienced only four years of general peace: 1610 and 1680-82. This scenario of almost continuous strife provided the terrain for the rise of the standing professional armies. The states were eager to avoid a repetition of the chaos and destruction that had plagued Europe during the Thirty Years' War, and therefore invested in these larger, more powerful armies to reduce the risks and costs of war. Some historians considered this act to be one of the most important institutional developments of the early modern world. The permanent armies became an organic feature of the Old Regime, a symbol of its power and strength, the means by which the prince could defend his interest and play an active role in the International policy. In the opinion of many contemporaries, it offered an opportunity to exploit strategic knowledge, to examine the effectiveness of military tactics and become aware of the increasing importance of the overall organization of the army. It would allow the military classes to occupy a significant place alongside the major European powers. In this scenario, the Imperial Army represents an interesting laboratory, which involved the multicultural Habsburg's domains and the Holy Roman-Germanic Empire in the birth of one of the major standing army of Europe. The history, organisation, uniforms and ensigns of the Imperial army and the 'Reichsarmee' are here presented for the first time in a single book, with a lot of unpublished iconography and data. 102 b/w ills, 26 b/w photos, 5 maps, 16 colour plates

By: Bruno Mugnai
Imprint: Helion & Company
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 180mm,
ISBN: 9781912866557
ISBN 10: 1912866552
Series: Century of the Soldier
Pages: 318
Publication Date: 01 February 2020
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Bruno Mugnai was born in Florence in 1962 and still lives there with Silvia. Active for years as a historical researcher and illustrator. He is the author of several titles published by the likes of the Historical Office of the Italian Army and Helion & Company. His books focus on the historical periods and geographical areas of his interest: the ancient Italian states, central and eastern Europe in the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries, and South America after the conquest. He is a member of 'La Sabretache', the Society for Military History Studies. As an illustrator, he collaborates with important Italian and foreign specialists, and with the Stibbert Museum of Florence. Bruno is a Rugby Football Union enthusiast, who still believes in an Italian Grand Slam in the Six Nations Tournament.

Reviews for Wars and Soldiers in the Early Reign of Louis XIV Volume 2: The Imperial Army, 1660-1689

''The content is very rich, with more than three hundred pages on a multitude of subjects: geopolitics, recruitment, organization, campaigns, uniforms, etc. All aspects are reviewed, with, as a bonus, fifteen boards on uniforms and flags and battle orders attached. The author has managed to make a complex subject simple and intelligible, with a very story-oriented result: purchase highly recommended!''--Vae Victis