Format:
1 online resource (393 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
9780203644669
Series Statement:
Routledge Companions to History Ser.
Content:
This comprehensive volume provides easily-accessible factual material on all major areas of warfare in the medieval west. The whole geographical area of medieval Europe, including eastern Europe, is covered, including essential elements from outside Europe such as Byzantine warfare, nomadic horde invasions and the Crusades. Progressing chronologically, the work is presented in themed, illustrated sections, with a narrative outline offering a brief introduction to the area. Within each chronological section, Jim Bradbury presents clear and informative pieces on battles, sieges, and generals. The author examines practical topics including: castle architecture, with examinations of specific castles ship building techniques improvements in armour specific weapons developments in areas such as arms and armour, fortifications, tactics and supply. Readable and engaging, this detailed provides students with an excellent collection of archaeological information and clear discussions of controversial issues.
Content:
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- PART I Generals and leaders, A-Z -- PART II Military events -- 1 Romans and barbarians, 400-750 -- 2 Charlemagne and the Carolingians, 750-850 -- 3 The Vikings, Scandinavia and northern Europe, 850-1050 -- 4 The Anglo-Saxon invasions and England, 450-1066 -- 5 The Norman Conquests in Britain and Europe, 911-1154 -- 6 The Holy Roman Empire and central Europe, 850-1500 -- 7 The Byzantine Empire and eastern Europe, 400-1453 -- 8 The Crusades, 1095-1500 -- 9 The Capetians and the Valois, France 987-1500 -- 10 The Angevins to the Tudors, Britain 1154-1485 -- 11 Iberia and the Reconquista, 850-1492 -- 12 Renaissance Italy, 1250-1525 -- PART III Military topics -- 13 Arms of the warrior -- 14 Medieval armour -- 15 Heraldry -- 16 Medieval armies -- 17 Castles and siege warfare -- 18 Medieval naval warfare -- 19 The medieval military orders -- PART IV Further information -- 20 Primary sources for the history of medieval warfare -- 21 Historians of medieval warfare and recommendations for further reading -- 22 Bibliography of secondary sources and further reading -- 23 Aids to study -- Maps -- Bibliography of atlases -- Pedigrees of major dynasties -- A chronology of military events, 400-1500 -- List of illustrations -- Permissions and credits -- Index.
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Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780415221269
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 9780415221269
Language:
English
URL:
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kxp/detail.action?docID=200000
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