The Portuguese in the age of discoveries c.1340-1665. (2012)

• Record Type: Book
• Other Titles: Portuguese in the age of discovery c.1340-1665
• Further Information: Note: David Nicolle ; illustrated by Gerry & Sam Embleton.
• Authors: Nicolle, David, 1944-
• Other Names: Embleton, G. A (Gerry A.) illustrator.; Embleton, S (Sam) illustrator.
• Contents: Introduction -- Chronology -- Portuguese armies before the Hundred Years' War -- Organization & recruitment, c.1400-1560 -- Mercenaries & colonial forces -- Motivation, training & morale -- Strategy & tactics -- Warships, equipment & weapons -- Select bibliography -- Plate commentaries.
• Publisher Details: Botley, Oxford : Osprey Publishing
• Publication Date: 2012
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations, maps
• Subjects: 946.902; Warfare & defence; HISTORY / Military / General; History; Soldiers -- Portugal -- History; History; Soldiers; History -- Military -- Naval; History -- Europe -- Spain & Portugal; History -- Military -- General; History; Portugal -- History -- Period of discoveries, 1385-1580; Portugal -- History -- Modern, 1580-; Portugal -- History, Military; Portugal; Electronic books; History; Military history
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781780961224; 1780961227; 1306911567; 9781306911566
• Related ISBNs: 1849088489; 9781849088480
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.