Cassell History Of Warfare: Warfare In The 17th Century

Part of Cassell's 'History Of War' series, this illustrated volume looks at 17th century warfare, charting the evolution of war from ancient to modern.

An illustrated history of 17th-century warfare, charting the evolution of war from the ancient to the modern. In the 1600s the art of war underwent a very quiet revolution. Although the weapons changed from the pike to the socket bayonet and the uniformed dress appeared on the battlefield, there was no "birth of the modern army", but rather a gradual evolution of military techniques and the conduct of war. Improvements in the design of fortification, prompted by advances in firearms technology, had subtle but far-reaching effects. Wars became longer, armies became larger.

This work charts this evolution, illustrated throughout and incorporating computer-generated cartography.