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Medieval Polish Armies 966–1500
Medieval Polish Armies 966–1500
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Description
The fascinating history of a war-torn state that emerged with a strong Medieval army that became one of the dominating powers of Eastern Europe.
Poland became a unified Christian state in AD 966 and by the 12th century a knightly class had emerged - a force that was integral to the defence of Poland against increasingly frequent foreign invasions. Intent on crushing rival Christian states, the Templars, Hospitallers and Teutonic Knights all mounted attacks but were beaten back by the Poles, as were invading Mongols and Turks.
This book reveals the organisation, equipment and battle histories of the medieval Polish armies as they developed and modernised to emerge as one of the dominant powers of Eastern Europe.
Table of Contents
Chronology of major military events
Early Polish armies, 10th-12th Centuries
Campaigns & tactics of early Piast rulers
The Division of the Provinces, 1138-1320
The 14th Century unification
15th Century changes
Polish heraldry
Product details
Published | Feb 20 2012 |
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Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 48 |
ISBN | 9781780964560 |
Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
Illustrations | 40 b/w; 8 col |
Series | Men-at-Arms |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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This is a superb book for anyone interested in the medieval period, covering an often-neglected area. Western, particularly German, styles of arms and armour mixed with those of eastern areas to produce a fascinating variety, and they're all well-illustrated and described here. We also get a potted history of Poland and its fights against foreign invasion over the centuries... Very highly recommended.
John Prigent, Internet Modeler (March 2008)
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Supplied with a wealth of illustration, Medieval Polish Armies pulls out all the stops; a clear and concise reference guide, it provides extensive detail regarding the source of its material, including tomb effigies, etchings, and contemporary art that often becomes the best source for determining what types of weaponry and armor were in use in a specific time and location...Far more than the historian's equivalent of Cliffs Notes, this book, like its companions, is an invaluable addition to any medieval library; its value to re-enactors, writers, modelers and scholars alike far outstrips the slim volume's weight in gold.
Richard MacKenzie, Renaissance Magazine (January 2009)
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In all, Sarnecki and Nicolle's volume on this important part of history is not only the first done in English, but is a fascinating look into the events of the time. A book you'll be sure to find fascinating.
Scott Van Aken, modelingmadness.com (May 2008)

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