The Revival: The Sixteenth Century (1936) (Routledge Revivals)

Book Details

• Publisher: Routledge

• Author: Charles William Chadwick Oman

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9781138567313

• Pages: 260

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches

About the Book

In The History of the Art of War in the Sixteenth Century, Charles William Chadwick Oman presents a detailed exploration of military strategies, tactics, and the evolution of warfare during one of history's most transformative centuries. Drawing upon his extensive research, which includes thousands of sources in Latin, French, Italian, German, English, Spanish, and Dutch, Oman reflects on the various religious, cultural, and psychological forces that shaped warfare during the 1500s.

Oman’s approach is not to construct an overarching "philosophy of history," but rather to offer his observations and conclusions from a lifetime of study. He stresses the importance of not trying to impose a singular theory on historical events, recognizing that history is full of contradictions and uncertainties. Instead, he focuses on the remarkable dynamics of the sixteenth century, a period marked by monumental shifts in military thought and practice.

This work is both a historical account and a reflection on the complexities of studying history itself, blending scholarly rigor with personal insight. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in military history, the Renaissance period, and the development of modern warfare.