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Wars and Soldiers in the Early Reign of Louis XIV Volume 4

The Armies of Spain 1659-1688

Series : Century of the Soldier 1618-1721 #76

Author : Bruno Mugnai

Wars and Soldiers in the Early Reign of Louis XIV Volume 4 : The Armies of Spain 1659-1688

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General - Pages : 396 | Images : 114 b/w illustrations, 6 b/w maps, 16 pages colour plates, 24 tables

Paperback - Date of Publication : 15th September 2021 | Size : 248mm x 180mm | ISBN : 9781913336431 | Helion Book Code : HEL1269

eBook - ISBN : 9781804512692

It has been a commonly-held historical belief that in the second half of the 17th century the Spanish army suffered such catastrophic defeats that it effectively brought about the collapse of the state as a major player on the European stage. The wars fought out in Catalonia, Franche Comté, Flanders and Italy resulted in a series of substantial defeats for Spain. The forces of Louis XIV carried all before them. Spain’s ability to fend off the French monarch’s assaults was not eased by the fact that, at the same time, Spain had faced the Portuguese in the Iberian Peninsula, the English in the Caribbean, the Algerians in Melilla, as well as further insidious French assaults in southern Italy and in the colonies. In this regard, it would be more correct to consider this age as a period of resilience, rather than of military defeat.

The history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the Spanish armies of this era are described for the first time in a single book, based on archival sources and featuring unpublished images. Appendices include orders of battle and a record of Tercios, Trozos and Regiments of the Spanish armies of the period.

 

"...offers an excellent analysis of the Spanish army in the mid to late 17th century. Besides the usual sitrep of the time and organization of the cavalry, artillery, infantry, and militia of Spain, you also get a fascinating look at the finances of an empire slowly being whittled away." Historical Miniatures Gaming Society

"Bruno Mugnai has done a true scholar’s job of examining the milieu and this clash of empires in exquisite detail, demonstrated in the extensive footnotes found throughout this almost 400-page book. As only one of four volumes on the general subject, this has to represent a lifetime’s dedication to the field, and I sincerely doubt there are any other works on the subject as extensive." IPMS/USA

"This is a well written and meticulously researched book, surely a must for anyone with an interest in the Spanish army and its campaigns throughout the 30 years covered by the book. Indeed, this must also be the go-to book on the subject in the English language." carryingsonupthedale.com

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