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by Jan Glete

Warfare at Sea, 1500-1650 eBook

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Warfare at Sea, 1500-1650 Summary

The first truly interntaional study of warfare at sea during this period, this original volume focuses on the scope and limitations of warbefore the advent of the big battle fleets from the mid-seventeenth century.

The first truly international study of warfare at sea in the period 1500-1650. Commencing with the advent of gunpowder and the transformation of maritime trade, it focuses on the scope and limitations of war before the big battle fleets.

"Warfare at Sea" is the first truly international study of warfare at sea in this period. Jan Glete places the history of warfare at sea within a readable, modern framework, bringing together historical research and analyzing questions on war, statebuilding, strategy and tactics, and economic and technological change.
Commencing in the late fifteenth century with the introduction of gunpowder in naval warfare and rapid transformation of maritime trade, the book focuses on the scope and limitations of war before the advent of big battle fleets from the middle of the seventeenth century.
The book also compares the social history of seamen and the early officer corps in several European countries.
"Warfare at Sea" is essential reading for those interested in early modern history in general and in economic and naval history in particular.

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