Forces of the Hanseatic League: 13th-15th Centuries by Dr David Nicolle (English

Description: Forces of the Hanseatic League by Dr David Nicolle, Gerry Embleton The Hanseatic League was a commercial and defensive federation of merchant guilds based in harbour towns along the North Sea and Baltic coasts of what are now Germany and her neighbours, which eventually dominated maritime trade in Northern Europe and spread its influence much further afield. This title deals with this topic. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Hanseatic League was a commercial and defensive federation of merchant guilds based in harbour towns along the North Sea and Baltic coasts of what are now Germany and her neighbours, which eventually dominated maritime trade in Northern Europe and spread its influence much further afield. The League was formed to protect the economic and political interests of member cities throughout a vast and complex trading network. The League continued to operate well into the 17th century, but its golden age was between c.1200 and c.1500; thereafter it failed to take full advantage of the wave of maritime exploration to the west, south and east of Europe. During its 300 years of dominance the Leagues large ships – called cogs – were at the forefront of maritime technology, were early users of cannon, and were manned by strong fighting crews to defend them from pirates in both open-sea and river warfare. The home cities raised their own armies for mutual defence, and their riches both allowed them, and required them, to invest in fortifications and gunpowder weapons, since as very attractive targets they were subjected to sieges at various times. Author Biography David Nicolle, born in 1944, worked in the BBCs Arabic service for a number of years before gaining an MA from the School of Oriental and African Studies, London, and a doctorate from Edinburgh University. He has written numerous books and articles on medieval and Islamic warfare, and has been a prolific author of Osprey titles for many years. Table of Contents Introduction: origins and nature of the League/ Knights and militias, 13th–14th centuries/ Hanseatic shipping: the cog, its capabilities and influence; armed ships and piracy; river trade and river wars/ Fortified ports and siege warfare/ Introduction of cannon by land and sea/ The League in the late 15th century: the age of discoveries, from peak of prosperity to decline/ Select bibliography/ Plate commentaries/ Index Promotional Featuring specially commissioned full-colour artwork, this is the first detailed illustrated study in English of the fighting men, weapons and ships of the greatest mercantile and naval power of medieval northern Europe, the Hanseatic League. Promotional "Headline" Featuring specially commissioned full-colour artwork, this is the first detailed illustrated study in English of the fighting men, weapons and ships of the greatest mercantile and naval power of medieval northern Europe, the Hanseatic League. Details ISBN1782007792 Pages 48 Language English ISBN-10 1782007792 ISBN-13 9781782007791 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2014 Illustrator Gerry Embleton Imprint Osprey Publishing Place of Publication Osprey Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 355.009435 Birth 1941 Short Title MEN AT ARMS 494 FORCES OF THE Series Number 494 Illustrations 40 b/w; 8 col UK Release Date 2014-04-20 Translated from English NZ Release Date 2014-04-20 Author Gerry Embleton Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Series Men-at-Arms Publication Date 2014-04-20 Subtitle 13th–15th Centuries Audience General AU Release Date 2012-05-19 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:78735606;

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