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The book delves into the Hussite Wars, a series of revolutionary conflicts in 15th-century Bohemia, exploring their significance in medieval military history. These wars, initiated by followers of Jan Hus against crusading forces and internal factions, marked a pivotal moment in the transition from medieval to modern warfare. The Hussites' innovative tactics, including the use of artillery and war wagons, challenged traditional knightly warfare and presaged changes leading to the show more Reformation. The book provides a detailed account of the socio-political and religious climate of the time, highlighting the contributions of Czech leaders in shaping European history. Stephen Turnbull offers a comprehensive analysis for historians and enthusiasts of medieval military history. show lessTags
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This rebellion was the most important thing in Central Europe for 30 years, and its echoes are with us today. Turnbull concentrates a good deal on the primitive firearms of the day. That leads easily to the Hussite War Wagon technology, also a matter of interest. The War Wagon concept travels to India, and the army of the Mughal conqueror Babur, a century later.
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Stephen Turnbull is an Honorary Lecturer at Leeds, a Research Associate at SOAS and Visiting Professor of Japanese Studies at Akita International University. He is a leading expert on the military history of Europe and the Far East and the author of more than fifty books on the subject. His expertise was also put to use in helping design the show more award-winning computer strategy game Shogun Total War, and in 2010 he acted as Historical Adviser to Universal Pictures fro the movie 47 Ronin. show less
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Common Knowledge
- Canonical title
- The Hussite Wars 1419-36
- People/Characters
- Jan Hus; Jan Zizka; John Wycliffe
- Important places
- Central Europe
- Important events
- Hussite Wars (1419 | 1434)
- Original language
- English
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- Genres
- History, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 943.70224 — History & geography History of Europe Central Europe: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Czech, Poland, Hungary Czech Republic and Slovakia
- LCC
- DB2106 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania Austria – Liechtenstein – Hungary – Czechoslovakia History of Austria. Liechtenstein. Hungary. Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia History By period Early and medieval to 1526
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- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
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