The Landsknechts: German militiamen from late XV and XVI

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The Landsknechts: German militiamen from late XV and XVI century (Soldiers & Weapons) (Volume 21)

The German Landsknechte (German plural, singular Landsknecht), meaning "servants of the land", were colourful mercenary soldiers with a redoubtable reputation, who took over the Swiss forces' legacy and became the most formidable military force of the late 15th and throughout 16th century Europe, consisting predominantly of German and Swiss mercenary pikemen and supporting foot soldiers, they achieved the reputation for being the universal mercenary of early modern Europe. Was Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor from 1493 to 1519, the founder of the first mercenary Landsknecht regiments in 1487. He called upon Georg von Frundsberg (1473â€“1528), known by many as the Father of the Landsknechte, to assist him in their organization. Our book, cover all the history of this soldiers with finest illustration all in colour and 16 artistic colour plates.

Country	USA
Author	Luca Stefano Cristini
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Ingramcontent
EAN	9788893270878
Edition	2
Feature	The Landsknechts German militiamen from late XV and XVI century Soldiers Weapons Volume 21
IsAdultProduct
ISBN	8893270870
Label	Soldiershop
Manufacturer	Soldiershop
NumberOfPages	80
PublicationDate	2016-05-31
Publisher	Soldiershop
Studio	Soldiershop
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Landsknechts: German militiamen from late XV and XVI century (Soldiers & Weapons) (Volume 21)