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A Contribution to the Study of Military Organization in Medieval Dalmatian Communes

Robert Skenderović


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Abstract

The organization of defense in medieval Dalmatian communes was one of the major responsibilities of the city authorities. It included tasks such as the building of the city fortifications, the organization of the sentry, and the provisioning and manning of war ships. These duties were generally performed by commoners, whereas the patricians were not obliged to take part. With the emergence of firearms and the impending Turkish menace, the number of Dalmatian communes that organized professional defense troops increased, which further burdened the city budgets.

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Hrčak ID:

11785

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https://hrcak.srce.hr/11785

Publication date:

5.6.2000.

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