The Works of Mars: or THE ART OF WAR VOLUME III

By Allain Manesson Mallet

Volume III of The Works of Mars delves into the military systems, strategies, and fortifications of the Ottoman Empire as observed through a European lens in the 17th century. Allain Manesson Mallet presents a meticulous, often critical, analysis of Turkish military organization--highlighting their reliance on cavalry, their irregular yet disciplined infantry such as the Janissaries, and their unique customs in siege warfare and camp discipline. The volume covers everything from the structure of Turkish command--Grand Viziers, Beglerbeys, and Timariots--to detailed descriptions of their armaments, uniforms, religious motivations, and battlefield tactics. It scrutinizes their methods for constructing trenches and launching assaults, their use of artillery, and even the symbolic importance of banners like the Tug and the legendary Standard of Mahomet. Mallet also includes first-hand accounts of capitulations and the conduct of war, presenting the Ottoman approach to conquest and the religious and cultural codes that governed their decisions in both victory and retreat. The work concludes with reflections on their neglect of permanent fortifications, based on a confidence in divine support and the presumed disunity of their Christian adversaries. In essence, this volume is not only a technical military treatise but a geopolitical study of the Ottoman war machine at its height, blending tactical insight with cultural commentary.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F66LPHRY
• ISBN13: 9798281145459
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 397 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.9" x 6.0"