War, State, and Society in England and the Netherlands 1477-1559

Auteur: Gunn, Steven (Fellow and Tutor in History, Merton College, Oxford)
Editeur: Oxford University Press
Comparing the effects of war on England and the Netherlands, this book tests the idea that war increased rulers' power over their subjects. Exploring themes such as national identity and religious change, the result is a compelling and nuanced picture of societies and policies tested and shaped by the pressures of ever more demanding warfare.

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Comparing the effects of war on England and the Netherlands, this book tests the idea that war increased rulers' power over their subjects. Exploring themes such as national identity and religious change, the result is a compelling and nuanced picture of societies and policies tested and shaped by the pressures of ever more demanding warfare.
ISBN / EAN 9780199207503
Auteur Gunn, Steven (Fellow and Tutor in History, Merton College, Oxford)
Editeur Oxford University Press