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The role and characteristics of armed force at sea in western
Europe and the Mediterranean prior to 1650. This volume is both a
restatement of current interpretations of sea power in the middle
ages and the Renaissance and a general introduction to naval and
maritime history over four and a half centuries. The book offers
broad conclusions on the role and characteristics of armed force at
sea before 1650, conclusions that exploit the best current
understanding of the medieval period. The examination of naval
militias in the Baltic, permanent galley fleets in the
Mediterranean, contract fleets and the use of reprisal for
political ends all illustrate the variety and complexity of naval
power and domination of the sea in theyears from 1000 to 1650. The
detailed and closely coordinated studies by scholars from Europe,
North America, and Australia show patterns in war at sea and
discuss the influence of the development of ships, guns, and the
language of public policy on maritime conflict. The essays show
theimportance and unique character of violence at sea in the
period. Contributors: JOHN B. HATTENDORF, NIELS LUND, JAN BILL,
TIMOTHY J. RUNYAN, IAN FRIEL, JOHN H. PRYOR, LAWRENCE V. MOTT, JOHN
DOTSON, MICHEL BALARD, BERNARD DOUMERC, MARCO GEMIGNANI, FRANCISCO
CONTENT DOMINGUES, LOUIS SICKING, JAN GLETE, N.A.M. RODGER, RICHARD
W. UNGER.
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