The Routledge Companion to Medieval Warfare

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Routledge, 2 août 2004 - 392 pages

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.

 

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Preface
Generals and leaders
Military events
This part includes in each section a narrative account of the main political and military events a list of generals and leaders who relate to the section d...
Charlemagne and the Carolingians 750850
The Vikings Scandinavia and northern Europe 8501050
The Norman Conquests in Britain and Europe 9111154
The Holy Roman Empire and central Europe 8501500
Military topics
This part includes a general account of the significance of each topic and an AZ of relevant terms for each section Where appropriate a list of relevan...
Medieval armour
Heraldry
Medieval armies
Castles and siege warfare
Medieval naval warfare
The medieval military orders

The Byzantine Empire and eastern Europe 4001453
The Crusades 10951500
The Capetians and the Valois France 9871500
The Angevins to the Tudors Britain 11541485
Iberia and the Reconquista 8501492
Renaissance Italy 12501525
Further information 20 Primary sources for the history of medieval warfare
Historians of medieval warfare and recommendations for further
Aids to study
A chronology of military events 4001500
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Jim Bradbury taught at a secondary school for ten years, before becoming a senior lecturer and head of section for history at Borough Road College, now part of Brunel University. He has written widely on medieval history, with an emphasis on military history. Previous publications include The Medieval Archer, The Medieval Siege, and The Battle of Hastings.

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