The Army of Flanders and the Spanish Road, 1567-1659. The Logistics of Spanish Victory and Defeat in the Low Countries' Wars.

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List of illustrations Preface Preface to the second edition Acknowledgements Notes on spelling and currency Glossary List of abbreviations Introduction: the character of the low countries' wars Part I. Assembling an Army: the Problem of Distance: 1. Mobilization 2. The military corridors of the army of Flanders 3. The Spanish road 4. The high command Part II. Maintaining an Army: the Problem of Resources: 5. The army of Flanders and grand strategy 6. Financial resources 7. Life in the army of Flanders 8. Mutiny 9. Wastage and 'reformation' 10. Demobilization Conclusion: Spain, its enemies and the revolt of the Netherlands Appendices Bibliography Index.