Author: J. R. HALE
Title: Renaissance War Studies
Description: London: The Hambledon Press, 1983. 1st Hardback Edition; First Impression. Hardcover. Dust jacket: slight creasing to front & back cover top edges, top & bottom spine edges, front & back flap top edges. Slight creasing to front cover top & bottom right corners, back flap top & bottom right corners. Book: light foxing to fore edge & browning to top edge. ; 24 x 16 x 4.5 cms; 534 pages; Sir John Rigby Hale (1923–1999) was a distinguished British historian renowned for his expertise in Renaissance studies. Born on 17 September 1923 in Ashford, Kent, he was educated at Jesus College, Oxford, where he earned his B. A. In 1948 and M. A. In 1953. He furthered his studies at Johns Hopkins University and Harvard University between 1948 and 1949. En. Wikipedia.orgHale's academic career commenced at Jesus College, Oxford, where he served as a Fellow and Tutor in Modern History from 1949 to 1964. He then became the inaugural Professor of History at the University of Warwick, holding the position until 1970. Subsequently, he was appointed Professor of Italian History and Head of the Italian Department at University College London, a role he fulfilled until his retirement in 1988. Thebritishacademy. Ac. UkThroughout his career, Hale made significant contributions to the understanding of the Renaissance. His notable works include "England and the Italian Renaissance" (1954) , "Machiavelli and Renaissance Italy" (1961) , "Renaissance Europe, 1480–1520" (1971) , and "The Civilization of Europe in the Renaissance" (1993). His scholarship was characterised by a profound insight into the cultural and historical contexts of the period. En. Wikipedia.orgBeyond academia, Hale was actively involved in the arts and cultural heritage sectors. He served as a trustee of the National Gallery in London from 1973 to 1980, assuming the role of chairman in 1974. His dedication to the arts was recognised with a knighthood on 20 August 1984.. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket .

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