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The Routledge Companion to Medieval Warfare
Contributor(s): Bradbury, Jim (Author)
ISBN: 0415413958     ISBN-13: 9780415413954
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE:   $46.54  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: December 2006
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Annotation: 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.
"The Routledge Companion to Medieval Warfare" is presented in themed, illustrated sections, each preceded by a narrative outline offering a brief introduction. Within each section, Jim Bradbury presents clear information on battles and sieges, and generals and leaders.
The author examines practical topics including castle architecture, with examinations of specific castles, ship building techniques, improvements in armor, specific weapons and developments in areas such as arms and armor, fortifications, tactics and supply.
Readable and engaging, this detailed volume provides students with an excellent collection of archaeological information and clear discussions of controversial issues.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- History | Europe - Medieval
- History | Military - Wars & Conflicts (other)
- History | Military - General
Dewey: 355.009
Series: Routledge Companions (Paperback)
Physical Information: 1.14" H x 6.84" W x 9.67" (1.54 lbs) 392 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453)
 
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Publisher Description:

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.

Readable and engaging, this detailed volume provides students with an excellent collection of archaeological information and clear discussions of controversial issues.