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PDF Download Weapons and Warfare in Renaissance Europe WEAPONS AND WARFARE IN RENAISSANCE EUROPE: GUNPOWDER, TECHNOLOGY, AND TACTICS PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Bert S. Hall | 320 pages | 18 Dec 2001 | JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY PRESS | 9780801869945 | English | Baltimore, MD, United States Weapons and Warfare in Renaissance Europe: Gunpowder, Technology, and Tactics PDF Book The mangonel was not very accurate and hurled the projectiles at a much lower angle than the trebuchet. Seller Inventory U. There are many types of siege engines. Forged from a partnership between a university press and a library, Project MUSE is a trusted part of the academic and scholarly community it serves. Add to Basket Used Softcover. The stakes used at agincourt were an early version of the field fortifications later built to protect arquebusiers. Battle of Ceresole. David Kush rated it really liked it Dec 19, James rated it it was amazing Dec 09, Other Editions 1. About this Item: Hardcover. Artillery weapons until the advent of the cannon into Europe were a series of lever and pulley designs such as the trebuchet of the Medieval Age used for siege warfare. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. The soldier was expected to either bring their own gun, or be loaned one from the military. The other advantage that a bow possessed was the ability to shoot a projectile in rapid succession. Jonathan rated it it was amazing Aug 12, Another example of guns being effectively used on the battlefield was in the Battle of Beverhoudsveld on May 3rd, You must log in to edit Common Knowledge data. Google Books — Loading Black points out the battle of Hormuz of Those few issues aside, the book covered exactly what I was hoping for, and left me interested in finding out more about the role and development of firearms in other regions and eras. Rating details. Books by Bert S. The battering ram was suspended by ropes or chains which allowed the ram to be much larger and be swung more easily. Gunned sailing ships, gunpowder weapons, and artillery fortresses enabled Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands, France, and England to establish trading empires that made them significant players on the global stage. That Spain would be able to conquer and incorporate the Aztec and Inca empires within the span of a generation was extraordinary but given the wide technological gap and American vulnerability to European diseases , what was unanticipated was the speed rather than the outcome of the clash of civilizations. The musket would be the primary weapon for infantrymen during the sixteenth century for all the major European powers. The simplest form of a battering ram is a large heavy log carried by several attackers to hit the fortress or castle door or wall. Why not share! Cummins 15 thought of the gun as a meager weapon. The arquebus was a carbine version of the musket. Kriegsberichterstattung, Kriegsberichterstatter. Hall details the efforts of armorers across Europe as they experimented with a variety of gunpowder recipes and gunsmithing techniques, and he examines the integration of new weapons into the existing structure of European warfare. Flint was not an ideal material to use in ignition. The sleeve and horn strategy encompassed the coordination of both arquebusiers and pikemen. View basket. Weapons and Warfare in Renaissance Europe: Gunpowder, Technology, and Tactics Writer Bert S. Parker identifies in the battle of Berwick-upon-Tweed the English used a monster bombard, 8. The Grand Alliances. The advent of firearms were used to a devastating effect; the firearm effectively transformed military tactics in Europe for the next six- hundred years. More information about this seller Contact this seller 5. They hired cannon makers, masters of artillery, and gunners as necessary, establishing their own foundries and artillery establishments if they could afford to do so. Buy with confidence, excellent customer service!. A variation of the onager is the mangonel. Gunpowder Revolution of Europe final paper 1. The pike was a very old technology, but one that required different attitudes and training to those of the mediaeval soldier, and new ways of organising armies. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. These were used as psychological weapons to lower the morale of the defenders as well as to spread disease among the defenders. This lead naval commanders to use the broadsides of ships to fire upon the enemy, and place emphasis on maneuverability. Actions Shares. Welcome back. There is a consensus among historians that there was indeed a military revolution. See our Privacy Policy and User Agreement for details. These small hand cannons were extremely inaccurate, and were seen as a novelty on the battlefield. The mortar enabled the operator to hit targets previously untouchable with previous siege equipment which included the trebuchet and catapult. About this Item: Condition: New. During the midth century Europeans learned how to make gunpowder. Technology does influence the manner in which wars are waged, but it is only one of several factors in determining the character of war. No longer was their need for archers or knights due to the potential firepower of the gun. The Government limited the knowledge for producing gunpowder to a select few officials of a certain rank. Our BookSleuth is specially designed for you. Some disadvantages to the arquebus were the tactics involved with using the firearm. Did these technologies drive a "revolution in military affairs" that in turn created the modern state? Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, Cummins 22 The wheel lock was able to become the first handgun of its era in which the person shooting the gun only needed to use one hand to discharge. In the minds of monarchs who relied upon their vassals to fight it dealt a huge blow to their fighting capability, as well as, the cost of training a man-at-arms. Show More. Catapult: A catapult is a type of siege engine used to hurl a projectile a long distance. Hall, Bert S. They were built to a height of approximately the height of the wall and sometimes even higher. They were used throughout the Crusades too. Winner of the Wallace K. What role One day I asked my friend "if longbows could fire faster and further than Napoleonic muskets, and armour had largely gone out of by that time, why didn't they come back into use? Weapons and Warfare in Renaissance Europe: Gunpowder, Technology, and Tactics Reviews The sides and roofs of this improved type of battering ram were sometime covered with protective materials to keep them from being set on fire and to protect the attackers. No Downloads. Philip the Bold — of Burgundy and his successors consolidated their hold on Flanders and the Low Countries by creating artillery trains that few rebellious towns could match. Trivia About Weapons and Warfa Popular covers. The age of knights on horseback that reigned supreme was coming to an abrupt end. Views Total views. It's an important topic, which I'd have thought could easily get a wide readership. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Cummins 11 noble lineage. Error rating book. Seller Inventory U. Jun 28, DavidO rated it it was ok. The Government limited the knowledge for producing gunpowder to a select few officials of a certain rank. Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. One day I asked my friend "if longbows could fire faster and further than Napoleonic muskets, and armour had largely gone out of by that time, why didn't they come back into use? Gunpowder, cannon production, and the construction of trace italienne fortification did not displace Europe's nobility or cause social revolution. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. The catapult was a natural evolution of the ballista. Usually ships business days after receipt of order. Trim Size: 6. Jonathan rated it it was amazing Aug 12, The siege cannon meant that the attacker was now favored to be the ultimate battle winner. Many of these men-at-arms were of freeborn aristocratic families, or mercenaries. The cities also had access to raw materials that allowed for the mass production of these weapons. The mines would have wooden reinforced walls for support. French artillery trains reduced English towns and castles in Normandy and Gascony during the final phase of the Hundred Years War, transforming battlefield successes into permanent conquest. Cummins 13 possessing a multitude of weapons from lances to swords and maces. Has used sticker s and some writing or highlighting. The first cannons were of a very crude construction that required successive improvements. Gunpowder, Technology, and Tactics. David Kush rated it really liked it Dec 19, The author places firearms firmly in the general context of warfare in Renaissance Europe. Lynn, John A. Channa Wickremesekera Auszug - Yet when I looked I found very little. More information about this seller Contact this seller 9. It entailed changing military norms and cultural practices, with radical implications for the social order of those traditional societies that attempted to import European techniques and institutions in order to compete. About gunpowder weapons in western Europe from their origins to about AD , and how their development affected, and were affected by, trends in general military and political history. Inside of the handgun there was a steel wheel that used a clockwork spring mechanism that would wind-up tight. In lieu of an abstract, here is a brief excerpt of the content: Reviewed by:. Europe was very much a backwater in , lagging well behind Song China and the Muslim world in terms of population, wealth, trade, technology, science, and military organization.
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