War in European History, 1494-1660

The books in the Essential Bibliographies series include an essay by a noted scholar on the important historiographical issues and a pertinent bibliography for a particular period or theme in military history. They serve as research tools for librarians, researchers, and readers with a professional interest and as a starting point for pursuing further studies. This first volume traces Europe’s military revolution, beginning with the onset of “modern warfare” in the Italian Wars and ending with t