Renaissance War Galley 1470-1590 (New Vanguard)
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Book Description
For most of the Renaissance period, naval warfare in the Mediterranean was dominated by the war galley, a unique naval vessel for a momentous age. During the struggle for supremacy between Christian and Muslim powers, war galleys formed the backbone of the rival battlefleets. Different regions of the Mediterranean produced their own versions of the war galley, thereby producing a number of variants on the basic design tailored to the needs and resources of particular nations. This book examines the development of the war galley from its classically inspired resurrection in the 15th century until its demise in the early 17th century, providing the first ever in-depth study of this remarkable war machine.
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The unrivalled illustrated reference on fighting vehicles, transport and artillery through the ages. Each volume is illustrated throughout, making these books uniquely accessible to history enthusiasts of all ages.
Renaissance War Galley 1470-1590 (New Vanguard),Angus Konstam,Tony Bryan,Osprey Publishing,1841764434,History,History - Military / War,History: World,Military - Other,Renaissance,Europe,European history: c 1500 to c 1750,European history: c 500 to c 1500,History / Military / General,Maritime history,Naval forces & warfare,Shipbuilding technology & engineering,Ships & shipping: general interest,c 1000 CE to c 1500,c 1500 to c 1600
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