Synopses & Reviews
In 1415, the judicial murder of the religious reformer Jan Hus sparked a major uprising in Bohemia. His death led within a few years to the 'Hussite' revolution against the monarchy, the German aristocracy and the Church establishment. For two decades the largely peasant Hussite armies successfully defied a series of international 'crusades'; they owed many of their victories to the charismatic general Jan Zizka, and his novel tactical methods based on the use of 'war wagons'. This remarkable episode in medieval warfare is remembered not only as the Czech national epic, but as an important forerunner to the wars of the Reformation the following century.
Synopsis
Uniforms, equipment, history and organization of troops. Each book provides a detailed account of the uniforms, insignia, background and organization of a single army, regiment, group or period. Uniforms are shown in full color artwork. The Hussite opposition to the German crown and the Catholic Church anticipated the wars of the Reformation the following century. This book examines the Hussites' evolution into a formidable military machine under the blind veteran Jan Zizka, in a text illustrated by Angus McBride's evocative artwork.
About the Author
Stephen Turnbull is best known in the field of samurai and Japanese military history, but has recently expanded his interests into China, Korea and Southeast Asia. He has also published several books on the subject of warfare in medieval and early modern Europe, where he has developed a strong interest in eastern European armies such as the Hussites and the army of Muscovy.