War, State and Society
Author: Jacklyn Cock
Publisher: Springer
Published: 1984-04-12
Total Pages: 273
ISBN-13: 1349174149
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War, State and Society in Württemberg, 1677-1793
Author: Peter H. Wilson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1995-03-23
Total Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 9780521483315
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book provides a radical new interpretation of the aims of the lesser German princes during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries through the example of the duchy of Württemberg. Arguing that the princes' political ambitions were fundamental in shaping the internal development of their territories, the author sheds new light on the political importance of the notorious German 'soldier trade' and its role in international diplomacy. The wider social and political impact of these policies is also investigated in a comparative framework, while traditional interpretations of the dramatic struggle between duke and estates are challenged in a reassessment of the role of early modern representative institutions in German state development. The relationship of these internal political struggles to the different elements of the Holy Roman Empire is revealed, opening up new perspectives on the role of the German states within the imperial structure and revealing the empire as a flawed but functioning political system.
War, State, and Society in Liège
Author: Roeland Goorts
Publisher: Leuven University Press
Published: 2019-03-11
Total Pages: 419
ISBN-13: 9462701318
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Small power diplomacy in seventeenth century Europe War, State and Society in Liège is a fascinating case study of the consequences of war in the Prince-Bishopric of Liège and touches upon wider issues in early modern history, such as small power diplomacy in the seventeenth century and during the Nine Years’ War. For centuries, the small semi-independent Holy Roman Principality of Liège succeeded in preserving a non-belligerent role in European conflicts. During the Nine Years’ War (1688–1697), however, Liège’s leaders had to abolish the practice of neutrality. For the first time in its early modern history, the Prince-Bishopric had to raise a regular army, reconstruct ruined defence structures, and supply army contributions in both money and material. The issues under discussion in War, State and Society in Liège offer the reader insight into how Liège politically protected its powerful institutions and how the local elite tried to influence the interplay between domestic and external diplomatic relationships.
War, State, and Society in England and the Netherlands 1477-1559
Author: Steven Gunn
Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand
Published: 2007-11-15
Total Pages: 410
ISBN-13: 019920750X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"Comparing England and the Netherlands in the age of warrior princes such as Henry VIII and Charles V, the book examines the development of new military and fiscal institutions, and asks how mobilzation for war changed political relationships throughout society." --Résumé de l'éditeur.
Warfare, State and Society on the Black Sea Steppe, 1500–1700
Author: Brian Davies
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2014-04-04
Total Pages: 273
ISBN-13: 1134552831
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This crucial period in Russia's history has been neglected by historians, but Brian Davies' study provides an essential insight into the emergence of Russia as a great power.
Warfare, State And Society In The Byzantine World 565-1204
Author: John Haldon
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Published: 2020-07-24
Total Pages: 400
ISBN-13: 1000107914
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Warfare, State and Society in the Byzantine World is the first comprehensive study of warfare and the Byzantine world from the sixth to the twelfth century. The book examines Byzantine attitudes to warfare, the effects of war on society and culture, and the relations between the soldiers, their leaders and society. The communications, logistics, resources and manpower capabilities of the Byzantine Empire are explored to set warfare in its geographical as well as historical context. In addition to the strategic and tactical evolution of the army, this book analyses the army in campaign and in battle, and its attitudes to violence in the context of the Byzantine Orthodox Church. The Byzantine Empire has an enduring fascination for all those who study it, and Warfare, State and Society is a colourful study of the central importance of warfare within it.
The Northern Wars
Author: Robert I. Frost
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2014-09-25
Total Pages: 449
ISBN-13: 1317898575
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book provides an accessible study of the neglected but highly important series of wars fought for control of the Baltic and Northeastern Europe during the period 1558-1721. It is the first comprehensive history which considers the revolution in military strategy which took place in the battlefields of Eastern Europe. Robert Frost examines the impact of war on the very different social and political systems of Sweden, Denmark, Poland-Lithuania and Russia and he explains why it was Russia that emerged victorious from these wars. Based on extensive primary and secondary research (including much material that is unfamiliar in English) this book makes an important contribution to the debate on military change and political development in early modern Europe.
War and Society
Author: Miguel A. Centeno
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2016-03-31
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 1509508228
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →War is a paradox. On the one hand, it destroys bodies and destroys communities. On the other hand, it is responsible for some of the strongest human bonds and has been the genesis of many of our most fundamental institutions. War and Society addresses these paradoxes while providing a sociological exploration of this enigmatic phenomenon which has played a central role in human history, wielded an incredible power over human lives, and commanded intellectual questioning for countless generations. The authors offer an analytical account of the origins of war, its historical development, and its consequences for individuals and societies, adopting a comparative approach throughout. It ends with an appraisal of the contemporary role of war, looking to the future of warfare and the fundamental changes in the nature of violent conflict which we are starting to witness. This short, readable and engaging book will be an ideal reading for upper-level students of political sociology, military sociology, and related subjects.
Party, State, and Society in the Russian Civil War
Author: Diane P. Koenker
Publisher:
Published: 1989-12-22
Total Pages: 472
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"This volume is a valuable source of information that also represents a genuinely collaborative approach to understanding Soviet history. The collection is so rich that every scholar and teacher of Soviet history will want to consult it. Highly recommended." —Choice "Documentation of this well-edited volume is exhaustive. It can be highly recommended for undergraduate and graduate students and specialists." —History "This is a surprisingly readable, well-structured book that is an absolute necessity for a college library as well as a useful addition to a scholar's personal library." —Perspectives on Political Science " . . . essential reading . . . abundant empirical research and fresh interpretations." —The Russian Review To what extent were the social responses and political choices of the Civil War years the product of social and economic circumstances and to what extent were they the result of the independent exercise of conscious political will? This landmark volume presents the leading edge of current scholarship on the social history of the Russian Civil War.
Confronting the Costs of War
Author: Michael N. Barnett
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2012-09-14
Total Pages: 393
ISBN-13: 1400820707
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →What determines the strategies by which a state mobilizes resources for war? And does war preparation strengthen or weaken the state in relation to society? In addressing these questions, Michael Barnett develops a novel theoretical framework that traces the connection between war preparation and changes in state-society relations, and applies that framework to Egypt from 1952 to 1977 and Israel from 1948 through 1977. Confronting the Costs of War addresses major issues in international relations, comparative politics, and Middle Eastern studies.
