452 Pages
by
Routledge
432 Pages
by
Routledge
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German armies examines the diversity of German involvement in European conflict from the Peace of Westphalia to the age of Napoleon. Challenging assumptions of the Holy Roman Empire as weak and divided, this study provides a comprehensive account of its survival in a hostile environment of centralizing belligerent states. In contrast to the later german states, the Empire was inherently defensive,... Read more
The German context of war; Politics I: German armies in imperial and European politics; Politics II: German armies in domestic politics; Organization; Recruitment and social composition; Discipline and conditions of service; Officers; The army and society; Conclusion: the German experience of war.
Biography
Peter Wilson (London School of Economics & Political Science, London, UK)
'It is important as a contribution to research which also adds to the present-day debate, And as a survey intended for a broad expert audience, it will also be useful for students.' – German Historical Institute Bulletin
