The Routledge Companion to Medieval Warfare PDF
by Jim (Brunel University, UK) Bradbury
Part of the Routledge Companions to History series
Description
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 castlesship building techniquesimprovements in armourspecific weaponsdevelopments 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.
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- Format:PDF
- Pages:392 pages, 13 Tables, black and white; 12 Line drawings, black and white; 18 Halftones, black and wh
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:02/08/2004
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- ISBN:9781134598472
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Download - Immediately Available
- Format:PDF
- Pages:392 pages, 13 Tables, black and white; 12 Line drawings, black and white; 18 Halftones, black and wh
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:02/08/2004
- Category:
- ISBN:9781134598472
