| Emperor Charles V, Impresario of War: Campaign Strategy, International Finance, and Domestic Politics Contributor(s): Tracy, James D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521147662 ISBN-13: 9780521147668 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $56.04 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - General - History | Europe - Germany - Business & Economics | Economic History |
| Dewey: 943.030 |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6" W x 9" (1.17 lbs) 362 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 16th Century - Cultural Region - Germany |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book examines the three dimensions of European warfare, based on the campaigns of Emperor Charles V (1500-1558). Charles's role as commander-in-chief is evaluated by measuring his strategic aims. The process by which bankers took control of the finances of the Habsburg lands becomes clear from an examination of the source of the money to pay for Charles's campaigns. Finally, a comparison of the realms that provided most of Charles's revenues shows how some parliamentary bodies successfully pursued long-term local interests by exploiting the dynasty's need for money. |