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Italian Militiaman 1260 1392
Contributor(s): Nicolle, David (Author), Hook, Christa (Illustrator)
ISBN: 1855328267     ISBN-13: 9781855328266
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
OUR PRICE:   $18.90  
Product Type: Paperback
Published: February 1999
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Annotation: Medieval Italy was characterized by regular warfare among its numerous city-states, as well as internal strife within comunes as aristocratic factions fought each other for domination of the cities' governments. In this context, Italian warfare developed quickly, with the crossbow playing a key role in improving the armour technology of the Italian city militias that used them. This book traces the evolution of the Italian militiaman, providing a comprehensive view of all aspects of the late medieval Italian city militias, from the weaponry, attitudes and social backgrounds of their members, to the political context that made such formations necessary.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- History | Military - Medieval
- History | Europe - Italy
Dewey: 356
Series: Warrior
Physical Information: 0.27" H x 7.27" W x 9.78" (0.55 lbs) 64 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453)
- Cultural Region - Italy