am finding estimates for Ragusan military strength hard to come by, The political dynamic of the republic revolved around their Ottoman Suzerainty , such that if they were attacked they could (in theory) call on the Ottomans for their defence, Since during the 15th-17th century the Ottomans had one of the largest & most feared army & navy in the mediterranean , the tiny Republic of Ragusa didn't need to have a huge standing army - rather they were famed for their diplomacy and mercantilism precisely to avoid conflict. What military strength they had was based mainly around policing their territorial waters
very interesting! thankyou
thks!
Love the gorgeous views with the wealth of information!
Interesting. Amazing wall, nice town. Cool castles.
Can't do it all. Love the shot at 21.50!
mate, you are the king of doing it all! 👑
i must admit the comments of 'You forgot about [_X_]' haven't been anywhere near as common as i expected
@@ForestArchaicCollective Has probably just been a wave of know-it-alls.
And as I've never been there I don't know what you've forgotten ;-)
Thank you so much!
Great work! learned more then i remember from history books!
thanks!
how many soldiers they have??
am finding estimates for Ragusan military strength hard to come by,
The political dynamic of the republic revolved around their Ottoman Suzerainty , such that if they were attacked they could (in theory) call on the Ottomans for their defence,
Since during the 15th-17th century the Ottomans had one of the largest & most feared army & navy in the mediterranean , the tiny Republic of Ragusa didn't need to have a huge standing army - rather they were famed for their diplomacy and mercantilism precisely to avoid conflict. What military strength they had was based mainly around policing their territorial waters