Medieval Warfare
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Medieval Warfare

Theory and Practice of War in Europe, 300-1500

  1. 256 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Medieval Warfare

Theory and Practice of War in Europe, 300-1500

About this book

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

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Preface
  7. Chronology of main events
  8. Introduction
  9. 1 The theory of warfare
  10. 2 Military personnel
  11. 3 Military buildings
  12. 4 Military equipment
  13. 5 The practice of land warfare
  14. 6 Naval warfare
  15. Conclusion
  16. Notes
  17. Further reading
  18. Index