Publisher's Synopsis
Military Italy is a historical book written by Charles Martel in 1884. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the military history of Italy from ancient times to the 19th century. Martel covers the major battles, campaigns, and military leaders that shaped Italy's military history, including the Roman Empire, the Italian Wars, the Napoleonic Wars, and the Risorgimento.The book is divided into several parts, each covering a different period in Italian military history. Martel begins with the ancient Roman period, discussing the organization and tactics of the Roman army and its conquests. He then moves on to the medieval period, covering the various Italian city-states and their military conflicts.Martel also provides a detailed account of the Italian Wars, which were fought between France and the various Italian states from 1494 to 1559. He discusses the tactics and strategies used by the various armies and the impact of these wars on Italy's political and social landscape.The book also covers the Napoleonic Wars, which had a significant impact on Italy's military history. Martel provides a detailed account of Napoleon's campaigns in Italy and the role of Italian soldiers in his army.Finally, Martel discusses the Risorgimento, the period of Italian unification in the 19th century. He covers the various conflicts and battles that led to the unification of Italy and the formation of the modern Italian army.Overall, Military Italy is an informative and engaging book that provides a comprehensive overview of Italy's military history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Italian history, military history, or European history in general.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
