HISTORY OF MILITARY INSTITUTIONS

The module is one of the main activities of the Master's degree course in History from the Middle Age to Present, which prepares students to specialise in European and extra-European history through a full mastery of the epistemological foundations of historiographic practice and of the methodologies of investigation of different types of sources. The module aims to provide the essential tools to critically analyse war in its political, economic, cultural, and anthropological aspects.

Become familiar with the field of study of military history through the in-depth study of aspects and research problems and develop strategies for the interpretation of sources using this mode of investigation.

The expected outcome is that students acquire and demonstrate
- Knowledge and understanding of the course content
- Ability to apply the knowledge acquired
- Capacity for critical thinking and independent communication of what has been learnt.

Basic knowledge on Renaissance history

The “Horrendous Italian Wars”, 1494–1559. An analysis of Renaissance warfare in the contest of European dynamics.

War in 15th-Century Italy
The Invasion of Charles V: Continuity and Discontinuity
Infantry, Cavalry, and Cannons
Fortifications
War and Money
Beyond the Alps: The European and Mediterranean Context

C. Shaw - M. Mallett, The Italian Wars 1494-1559. War, State and Society in Early Modern Europe, London, Routledge, 2019 (2 ed.);
J.R Hale, Guerra e società nell'Europa del Rinascimento (1450-1620), Bari-Roma, Laterza, 1987;
M. Sanudo, Diarii (1496-1533), Venezia, Visentini, 1879-1902, 58 voll.

Oral exam covering reference texts (Shae-Mallett, Hale) , and a paper (min. 20,000 max. 25,000 characters) based on a volume of Sanudo’s Diarii.

oral

The instructor is responsible for ensuring the authenticity and originality of all examinations and coursework. In cases of suspected academic misconduct, an additional on-site assessment may be required during the exams, which may differ from the standard format.

Assessment criteria:
- accuracy and competence in the use of language and vocabulary specific to the discipline;
- accuracy and completeness of knowledge of the topics covered in class and those learned through individual study;
- demonstrate critical thinking and independent analysis.

Grade criteria for the assessment:
- marks between 18 and 22 will be assigned where the above-mentioned points reach a sufficient level;
- marks between 23 and 26 will be assigned where the above-mentioned points reach a fair level;
- marks between 27 and 30 will be assigned where the above-mentioned points reach a good level;
- honours [lode] will be awarded where the above-mentioned points reach an excellent level.

Frontal lectures and seminars. Student's presentations on different topics are strongly encouraged.

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Human capital, health, education" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development