The Venetian Empire 1200-1670 (Men-at-Arms)

By David Nicolle

The tale of Venice is, to some degree, break away that of the remainder of Europe. an analogous will be acknowledged of the city's army background and corporation. Early within the ninth century the Venetians defeated Pepin the Frank's makes an attempt to overawe them, and so they remained, not less than in thought, topic to Byzantium. progressively, although, Venice drifted into independence; and therefore carved out its personal empire on the rate of its former Byzantine masters. The Venetians have been quickly well-known for his or her roving and warlike spirit, prepared company acumen and delight. This publication explores the amazing historical past of town and its military from 1200 up till 1670.

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