The Armies of Philip IV of Spain 1621 - 1665: The Fight for European Supremacy

by Pierre Picouet

The reign of Philip IV of Spain is fascinating, as after a century of dominance in Europe, the Spanish hegemony was seriously challenged by France. At the beginning of Philip IV's reign, Spanish dominions were vast, not only in Europe but also in South America, Asia and Africa. The defense policy of such vast territories was established in the XVI century and consisted of the deployment of two core armies, in the Low Countries and in north Italy,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1911628615
• ISBN13: 9781911628613
• Release Date: August 2019
• Publisher: Helion & Company
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.0" x 9.7"