Themes in World History: The Military Revolution

I. Introduction: Understanding the “Military Revolution”

II. Base Technology

A. Muskets

B. Artillery

1. (Big) Siege Guns

2. Smaller Field Artillery

C. Fortifications

D. Training

III. Effects on State Organization

A. Power of the Nobles

B. Finances of the Center

1. Taxes

2. Bureaucracy

C. Specific Examples

1. China

2. Japan

3. Muslim Empires

4. European States

IV. The Advantage of Guns on Ships

V. Conclusion

Key Terms

Military Revolution

trace italienne

star-point bastions

Battle of Chaldiran (August 1514)

daimyo

samurai

Tokugawa Shogunate

field artillery

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