Godina izdanja: 2004
ISBN: 978-0415413954
Jezik: Engleski
Autor: Strani

JIM BRADBURY

THE ROUTLEDGE COMPANION TO MEDIEVAL WARFARE

Izdavač - Routledge, London

Godina - 2004

392 strana

25 cm

Edicija - Routledge Companions to History

ISBN - 978-0415413954

Povez - Broširan

Stanje - Kao na slici, tekst bez podvlačenja



SADRŽAJ:
Preface

GENERALS AND LEADERS, A-Z

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, details of whom may be found in the A-Z in Part I; an A-Z of battles and sieges for each section
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

MILITARY TOPICS
This part includes a general account of the significance of each topic and an A-Z of relevant terms for each section. Where appropriate a list of relevant names that appear in Part I is provided. Also where appropriate a list of events that appear in Part II is provided; the number in brackets notes the relevant section
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

FURTHER INFORMATION
20 Primary sources for the history of medieval warfare
An essay with a select bibliography of printed sources
21 Historians of medieval warfare and recommendations for further reading
22 Bibliography of secondary sources and further reading
A select list of relevant secondary works and suggestions for further study
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


`Providing easily accessible factual material, and covering the whole geographical area of medieval Europe, including Eastern Europe, this comprehensive volume is the perfect companion to all aspects of medieval warfare.
Setting the Companion in themed, illustrated sections, each preceded by a narrative outline offering a brief introduction, Jim Bradbury presents clear information on battles and sieges, and generals and leaders.
Practical topics examined include:
• 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.
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Readable and engaging, this detailed volume provides students with an excellent collection of archaeological information and clear discussions of controversial issues.`



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