Today it is little acknowledged that the medieval Islamic world paved the foundations for modern science and the scientific institutions that now form part of our everyday world. The author provides an enlightening and in-depth exploration into an empire's golden age; its downfall and the numerous debates that now surround it.
#276867 in Books Osprey Publishing 2010-03-23 2010-03-23Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 246.63 x 2.79 x 7.29l; .46 #File Name: 184603469864 pages
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful. What goes around; comes aroundBy W. BluemleSometimes in history it is not the general progress being made that is the most striking; but the re-discovery of things old and the impression that they can have on modern thinking. With the "Pike and Shot Tactics" you see how the classical education of some of the military thinkers of the time wandered back to ancient times; and how tactical adaptions of the Romans and to an extent the Greeks were rebuilt using the advanced weaponry of the period. The Dutch; the Swedes and the Spaniards all took lessons from one of the most successful armies of antiquity and produced successful systems of their own with various additions to adapt them to the times in which they were used. I; needless to say; enjoyed the book because of its general information; but also for its insight into the base tactics which took the great captains of this period to glory. It will be interesting to see what is next in the Elite series. This one is worth having.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very good book. Adequate introduction to period tacticsBy CustomerVery good book. Adequate introduction to period tactics. Not specific to ECW; or TYW. Covers the period as opposed to a specific conflict.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Poorly Organized but Still UsefulBy Mark AcresGood information but poorly organized. I found the book helpful for my purposes of learning quite a bit about tactics of the period; but I had to work for the information I wanted due to the rather poor organization of the work.
