Articles related to "Paid Soldiers"

In the high Renaissance in Europe (c.e.1500-1600) Landsknechts, were the highest paid mercenary troops of the time. Their ranks included pikemen, swordemen, and gunners

The Albany Plan represented an efficient approach to a more centralized government able to address general colonial issues but still under Parliamentary control.

This thought provoking legal thriller is based in Luandia, a fictional Nigeria.

As one of history's famous villains, Ivan IV has a violent reputation. However, an objective study shows he may have actually been one of Russia's greatest leaders.

In the 1st Century BCE the Roman Consul Marius introduced a series of reforms to the Army of the Republic. The army became more efficient, and Roman society changed.