Philip Decker

The Habsburg-Valois Wars: A Struggle for European Supremacy (1494-1559) (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The Habsburg-Valois Wars, spanning over six decades from 1494 to 1559, represent one of the most significant and transformative conflicts in early modern European history. At the heart of this protracted struggle was the contest for dominance over Italy, a region whose wealth, culture, and strategic location made it the coveted prize of Europe's most powerful dynasties. Yet the wars were not merely territorial skirmishes; they were profoundly shaped by complex webs of diplomacy, emerging concepts of statecraft, shifting alliances, and the ideological imperatives of Renaissance monarchs. These conflicts heralded the birth of modern warfare, where dynastic ambitions intersected with innovations in military strategy, political thought, and imperial ambition. To understand the Habsburg-Valois Wars is to grasp the seismic shifts that redefined the balance of power in Europe, the legacy of the Italian Renaissance, and the enduring rivalry between the houses of France and Habsburg.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Historia Magna
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798230406297
• Artikelnr.: 73208605