Landsknecht Soldier 1486-1560 (Paperback)

The Landsknecht (meaning 'servant of the country') flourished during a key period for military organisation and practice. In the late 15th century, the Holy Roman Emperor, Maximilian I, recruited thousands of mercenaries from Central and Northern Europe, with the aim of creating a reliable source of men for his armies - and the Landsknecht were born. This book reveals the true-life experiences of the Landsknecht soldier, using numerous first-hand accounts. It takes a close look at the recruitment, training, daily life and and careers of these formidable soldiers, and examines in detail their clothing, equipment and weaponry. Many fine, contemporary illustrations, some drawn by Landsknecht themselves, accompany the text.

General

Imprint:	Osprey Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Warrior
Release date:	May 2002
First published:	May 2002
Authors:	John Richards
Illustrators:	Gerry Embleton (Author and illustrator)
Dimensions:	248 x 184 x 7mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	64
ISBN-13:	978-1-84176-243-2
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1500 to 1750 Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Military life & institutions > General Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Other warfare & defence issues > Mercenaries Books > History > European history > General Books > History > World history > 1500 to 1750 Books > History > World history > 500 to 1500
LSN:	1-84176-243-1
Barcode:	9781841762432

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