David Parrott:Kriegsgeschäft: Militärunternehmen und militärische Revolution in der frühen Neuzeit Eur
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This is the first major study that is free from old prejudices and examines facts at their face value.'. Anton Tomsinov, Strife. Introduction; Part I. Foundations and Expansion: 1. Milita… More...
This is the first major study that is free from old prejudices and examines facts at their face value.'. Anton Tomsinov, Strife. Introduction; Part I. Foundations and Expansion: 1. Military resources for hire, 1450-1560; 2. The Nile on eBay FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Business of War by David Parrott An important re-evaluation of early modern warfare and its relationship to the power of the state. David Parrott reveals how far states devolved to private contractors the raising and equipping of troops, the construction and management of navies, the manufacture and distribution of weapons and even the conduct of war. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description This is a major new approach to the military revolution and the relationship between warfare and the power of the state in early modern Europe. Whereas previous accounts have emphasised the growth of state-run armies during this period, David Parrott argues instead that the delegation of military responsibility to sophisticated and extensive networks of private enterprise reached unprecedented levels. This included not only the hiring of troops but their equipping, the supply of food and munitions, and the financing of their operations. The book reveals the extraordinary prevalence and capability of private networks of commanders, suppliers, merchants and financiers who managed the conduct of war on land and at sea, challenging the traditional assumption that reliance on mercenaries and the private sector results in corrupt and inefficient military force. In so doing, the book provides essential historical context to contemporary debates about the role of the private sector in warfare. Author Biography David Parrott is a Fellow and Lecturer at New College, University of Oxford. His previous books include Richelieu's Army: War, Government and Society in France, 1624-1642 (Cambridge, 2001). Table of Contents Introduction; Part I. Foundations and Expansion: 1. Military resources for hire, 1450-1560; 2. The expansion of military enterprise, 1560-1620; 3. Diversity and adaptation: military enterprise during the Thirty Years' War; Part II. Operations and Structures: 4. The military contractor at war; 5. The business of war; 6. Continuity, transformation and rhetoric in European warfare after 1650; Conclusion. Review 'David Parrott's sparkling and deeply-considered study is a seminal contribution to the history of warfare and government in all periods, and reveals that 'military outsourcing' was normal long before the Iraq War brought it into the headlines. Highly original in argument and notably lively in presentation, it will become a modern classic.' Hamish Scott, University of Glasgow 'David Parrott deftly explores the various shades of grey in the public private partnership between early modern state and military entrepreneurs. He proves that more often than not private enterprise simply did perform more efficiently than the state.' Lothar Hoebelt, University of Vienna 'This splendid survey prompts many further questions ... but the history of early modern warfare will never look the same again.' History Today 'This is an extremely important book. It marks a major reevaluation of almost everything we have believed about warfare in early modern Europe. It is not a picture of technology-driven change (though Parrott is aware of the significance of such innovations as the flintlock musket and ring bayonet), but instead a clear-eyed and unsentimental thesis showing how administrative and economic developments pushed warfare along specific lines. ... The range of Parrott's scholarship - especially in the German literature - is prodigious; the footnotes alone are worth the price of admission. Military historians will doubtless debate the details for some time to come, but that is the point: all subsequent work in early modern military history will have to take into account the Parrott thesis.' Renaissance Quarterly 'His scholarship draws on literature in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish, with touches of scholarship in Swedish, Danish and Dutch. Few scholars have his Braudellian sweep, or the technical chops to bring together this mass of material into a cogent argument praising the efficiency of private capital in the military realm.' Gregory Hanlon, European History Quarterly 'Now it is evident that The Business of War will become our new reference point. However, this book is something more than a summary of recent research on the subject. This is the first major study that is free from old prejudices and examines facts at their face value.' Anton Tomsinov, Strife "David Parrott's sparkling and deeply-considered study is a seminal contribution to the history of warfare and government in all periods, and reveals that "military outsourcing" was normal long before the Iraq War brought it into the headlines. Highly original in argument and notably lively in presentation, it will become a modern classic." Hamish Scott, University of Glasgow "David Parrott deftly explores the various shades of grey in the public private partnership between early modern state and military entrepreneurs. He proves that more often than not private enterprise simply did perform more efficiently than the state." Lothar Hoebelt, University of Vienna "... the present volume offers an eloquent, fresh interpretation of the military revolution and the relationship between warfare and nation-state development in early modern Europe." Jamie L. H. Goodall, EH.Net "Essential." Choice "A ground breaking study of mercenaries and military entrepreneurs in early modern Europe." StrategyPage "The book is well crafted, articulate, and painstakingly researched." David Anderson, Military Review "... Parrott has written a refreshing work, replete with evidence that may be new to many readers of early modern military history." David R. Lawrence, Michigan War Studies Review "His scholarship draws on literature in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish, with touches of scholarship in Swedish, Danish and Dutch. Few scholars have his Braudellian sweep, or the technical chops to bring together this mass of material into a cogent argument praising the efficiency of private capital in the military realm." Gregory Hanlon, European History Quarterly "Now it is evident that The Business of War will become our new reference point. However, this book is something more than a summary of recent research on the subject. This is the first major study that is free from old prejudices and examines facts at their face value." Anton Tomsinov, Strife Review Quote 'This splendid survey prompts many further questions … but the history of early modern warfare will never look the same again.' History Today Promotional "Headline" This book offers a substantial reconsideration of early modern warfare and its relationship to the power of the state. Description for Bookstore An important re-evaluation of early modern warfare and its relationship to the power of the state. David Parrott reveals how far states devolved to private contractors the raising and equipping of troops, the construction and management of navies, the manufacture and distribution of weapons and even the conduct of war. Description for Library An important re-evaluation of early modern warfare and its relationship to the power of the state. David Parrott reveals how far states devolved to private contractors the raising and equipping of troops, the construction and management of navies, the manufacture and distribution of weapons and even the conduct of war. Details ISBN0521735580 Author David Parrott Year 2012 ISBN-10 0521735580 ISBN-13 9780521735582 Media Book Format Paperback Short Title BUSINESS OF WAR Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English DEWEY 355.009 Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle Military Enterprise and Military Revolution in Early Modern Europe Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2012-03-08 Birth 1932 Pages 448 Affiliation University of Oxford Audience Professional and Scholarly UK Release Date 2012-03-08 AU Release Date 2012-03-08 NZ Release Date 2012-03-08 Illustrations 10 Maps; 26 Halftones, unspecified; 1 Line drawings, unspecified We've got thisAt 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! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:43722809; , Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], Artikelzustand: Neu, ISBN-13: 9780521735582, Book Title: Business of War, EAN: 9780521735582, Publication Year: 2012, Type: Textbook, Format: Paperback, Language: English, Publication Name: The Business of War: Military Enterprise and Military Revolution in Early Modern Europe, Item Height: 226mm, Item Width: 150mm, Subject: History, Item Weight: 700g, Number of Pages: 448 Pages, Cambridge University Press<
