Emperor Charles V, Impresario of War: Campaign Strategy, International Finance, and Domestic Politics
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Emperor Charles V (1500-1558) asserted his princely authority by deciding at times to lead his own armies to war, despite the misgivings of advisers. Since Europe's wars were fought with money borrowed against future revenues, even an emperor had to share power with his bankers, and his parliaments. This 2002 book examines all three dimensions of European warfare. Charles's role as commander-in-chief is evaluated by measuring the strategic aims of...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0521147662
ISBN13:9780521147668
Release Date:August 2010
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Length:362 Pages
Weight:1.30 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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