Medieval Warfare
Theory and Practice of War in Europe, 300-1500
- Textbook
Medieval Warfare
Theory and Practice of War in Europe, 300-1500
- Textbook
Description
Warfare in medieval times was never static or predictable - although there were ideals and conventions to follow, in the field commanders had to use their initiative and adapt to the needs of the moment. In this concise, wide-ranging study, Helen Nicholson provides the essential introductory guide to a fascinating subject.
Medieval Warfare
- Surveys and summarises current debates and modern research into warfare throughout the whole of the medieval period across Europe
- Sets medieval warfare theory and practice firmly into context as a continuation and adaptation of practice under the Roman Empire, tracing its change and development across more than a millennium
- Considers military personnel, buildings and equipment, as well as the practice of warfare by land and sea
Table of Contents
Chronology of Main Events
Introduction
The Theory of Warfare
Military Personnel
Military Buildings
Military Equipment
The Practice of Land Warfare
Naval Warfare
Conclusion
Notes
Further Reading
Index.
Product details
| Published | 14 Mar 2017 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 256 |
| ISBN | 9781403943866 |
| Imprint | Red Globe Press |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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