Bernhard R. Kroener examines the complex economic, social, and political-cultural interrelationships that have characterized the development of military organizations since the 14^th century. He shows the extent to which the armies of the 17^th and 18^th centuries mirrored their forbearers. The textbook is classically divided into presentation, research, and bibliographic sections.

Bernhard R. Kroener, Universität Potsdam