Exploring the effects of war on state power in early modern Europe, this book asks if military competition increased rulers' power over their subjects and forged more modern states, or if the strains of war break down political and administrative systems. Comparing England and the Netherlands in the age of warrior princes such as Henry VIII and Charles V, it examines the development of new military and fiscal institutions, and asks how mobilization for war changed political relationships throughout society.
Towns in England, such as Norwich, York, Exeter, and Rye, are compared with towns...

Let your personal journey begin into the author's world of poetry, short stories and philosophy. The simple, and yet profound aspects of life and of love are here in a beautiful and artistic collection of works. This will be your companion on the beach, at the cottage and in the den. My wish for you as you delve into this book is to feel every word as though it was created just for you. The world of wonder will open up to you with every page, and enlighten you to the grand world all around us.

The time has now come, in mankind's long march toward civilization, to once again contemplate the commonly held viewpoints concerning that which is based in reality and that which is based in reason. Many of the real concerns we all have are addressed in this deep and philosophical book. Prepare to see your world from a new perspective looking back to our own ancient past and reaching ahead to the future of humanity.