| Emperor Charles V, Impresario of War: Campaign Strategy, International Finance, and Domestic Politics Contributor(s): Tracy, James D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521814316 ISBN-13: 9780521814317 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $128.25 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2002 Annotation: Emperor Charles V (1500-1558) asserted his princely authority by deciding at times to lead his own armies to war, despite the misgivings of advisers. But since Europe's wars were fought with money borrowed against future revenues, even an emperor had to share power with his bankers, and his parliaments. This book examines all three dimensions of European warfare. Charles's role as commander-in-chief is evaluated by measuring the strategic aims of his personal campaigns. The process by which bankers took control of the finances of the Habsburg lands becomes clear from an examination of where the money came from to pay for Charles's campaigns. Finally, a comparison of the realms that provided most of Charles's revenues - Castile, Naples, and three Low Countries provinces-shows how some parliamentary bodies, if not all, successfully pursued long-term local interests by exploiting the dynasty's need for money. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - General - History | Europe - General - Business & Economics | Economic History |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2002023395 |
| Physical Information: 1.01" H x 6.03" W x 8.87" (1.31 lbs) 362 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 16th Century |
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| Publisher Description: This book examines the three dimensions of European warfare, based on the campaigns of Emperor Charles V (1500-1558). Charles's role as commander-in-chief is evaluated by measuring his strategic aims. The process by which bankers took control of the finances of the Habsburg lands becomes clear from an examination of the source of the money to pay for Charles's campaigns. Finally, a comparison of the realms that provided most of Charles's revenues shows how some parliamentary bodies successfully pursued long-term local interests by exploiting the dynasty's need for money. |