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

War, State, and Society in England and the Netherlands 1477-1559 ВОЕННАЯ ИСТОРИЯ, ИСТОРИЯ Издательство: Oxford University PressАвтор(ы): Steven Gunn, David Grummitt, Hans CoolsЯзык: EnglishГод издания: 2008Количество страниц: 410ISBN: 978–0–19–920750–3Формат: pdf (e-book)Размер: 3,14 mbExploring the effects of war on state power in early modern Europe, this book asks if military competition increased rulers' power over their subjects and forged more modern states, or if the strains of war break down political and administrative systems. Comparing England and the Netherlands in the age of warrior princes such as Henry VIII and Charles V, it examines the development of new military and fiscal institutions, and asks how mobilization for war changed political relationships throughout society. RAPIDили IFOLDER 68