Medieval Warfare
Theory and Practice of War in Europe, 300-1500| By: | Helen J. Nicholson |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury UK |
| Print ISBN: | 9780333763315 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781403943866 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Copyright: | 2004 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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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