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The military organization of a Renaissance state : Venice, c. 1400 to 1617 / M.E. Mallett and J.R. Hale
Bib ID 2104513
Format BookBook
Author
Mallett, Michael Edward
 
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Description Cambridge [Cambridgeshire] ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1984 
xiv, 525 p. : maps ; 24 cm. 
ISBN 0521248426 
Series

Cambridge studies in early modern history

Full contents Machine derived contents note: Part I. c. 1400 to 1508: Introduction; 1. The beginnings of Venetian expansion; 2. The composition and role of the army in the fifteenth century; 3. Military development and fighting potential; 4. The organization and administration of the Venetian army; 5. Control and policy making; 6. Soldiers and the state; 7. Venice and war; Part II. 1509-1617: 8. The historical role of the land forces 1509-1617; 9. The wars; 10. Government policy, control and administration; 11. The higher command; 12. Manpower; 13. Cavalry, infantry, artillery; 14. Fortifications in the Terraferma; 15. The defense of the maritime empire; 16. The costs of defense and war; Conclusion. 
Notes

Includes index.

Bibliography: p. 502-509.

Subjects Renaissance - Italy - Venice.  |  Venice (Italy) - History, Military.  |  Venice (Italy) - Armed Forces - Organization.  |  Italy - Venice - Military policies - 1400-1620
Other authors/contributors Hale, J. R. (John Rigby), 1923-

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