Seehase, Hagen/Ollesch, Detlef The Burgundian Wars

The Burgundian Wars are generally considered to be the military campaigns waged by the last Duke of Burgundy against the Swiss Confederates. Duke Charles the Bold was defeated in several battles and died near Nancy in early 1477. This event and the resulting dispute over the Burgundian inheritance are of immense historical significance, as they mark the beginning of the Franco-German hereditary enmity. This book covers the Burgundian Wars from the campaigns against Liège, the siege of Neuss, the battles in the Sundgau and Lorraine to the battles against the Swiss Confederates. The role of the Swiss allies is given due recognition, as is the significance of the French and English crowns in this conflict. The authors highlight the driving forces behind the war against Charles the Bold and the factors that led to his downfall. In doing so, they reveal little-known details about the death of the Duke of Burgundy. The armies of the Burgundians and their enemies are portrayed in detail in terms of their composition, equipment, tactics, etc. The book is illustrated with pictures of international re-enactment groups, among other things. It contains an extensive bibliography.