The Dawn of Modern Warfare. History of the Art of War, Volume IV, Paperback/Hans Delbruck

Considers developments including the use of gunpowder, the invention of firearms and iron balls. After reviewing the establishment of a European infantry, this work discusses the transformation of loose confederations of knights into cavalry, the organization of fighting mercenaries, and the changing of mercenary bands into standing armies. Publisher: University of Nebraska Press Author(s): Hans Delbruck Translator: Walter J., Jr. Renfroe Number of pages: 488 Publication date: 1990 Dimensions: 230 x 155 x 29 Cover type: Paperback / softback