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OverviewThis 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. Readable and engaging, this detailed work makes use of archaeological information and includes clear discussions of controversial issues. The author examines practical topics including castle architecture, with examinations of specific castles, ship building techniques, improvements in armour, specific weapons, and developments in areas such as arms and armour, fortifications, tactics and supply. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jim Bradbury (Brunel University, UK)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 17.40cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 24.60cm Weight: 0.884kg ISBN: 9780415221269ISBN 10: 0415221269 Pages: 392 Publication Date: 26 February 2004 Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , General , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPart 1: Generals and Leaders, A-Z Part 2: Military Events 1. Romans and Barbarians, 400-750 2. Charlemagne and the Carolingians, 750-850 3. The Vikings, Scandinavia and Northern Europe, 850-1500 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 Part 3: Military Topics 13. Arms of the Warrior 14. Armour 15. Heraldry 16. Armies 17. Castles and Seige Warfare 18. Naval Warfare 19. The Military Orders Part 4: Further Information 20. Primary Sources for the History of Medieval Warfare 21. Historians of Medieval Warfare 22. Bibliography of Secondary Sources and Further Reading 23. Aids to StudyReviews'In this book ... [Jim Bradbury] delivers clear and concise writing, and shows a wide range of knowledge ... this is a very handy reference work ... [and] a positively useful addition to the collection of any university library.' - Bulletin of International Medieval Research 'This work of reference in useful ... [it] has some very useful and well-set-out material ... [a] very good handbook.' - History 'In this book ... [Jim Bradbury] delivers clear and concise writing, and shows a wide range of knowledge ... this is a very handy reference work ... [and] a positively useful addition to the collection of any university library.' - Bulletin of International Medieval Research Medieval warfare is one of those topics that remain fascinating to a wide audience of readers and students; every faculty member will find this reference work an excellent resource. -Constance Berman, University of Iowa As someone who has taught medieval military history ... I have found it difficult to find ready material of the kind Bradbury offers here. -Jim Murray, University of Cincinnati Bradbury has a fine record of publication on the subject of medieval warfare ... the author is a respected expert in his field, and he takes a coherent and sensible approach to the topic. -David Ditchburn, University of Aberdeen Medieval warfare is one of those topics that remain fascinating to a wide audience of readers and students; every faculty member will find this reference work an excellent resource. <br>-Constance Berman, University of Iowa <br> As someone who has taught medieval military history ... I have found it difficult to find ready material of the kind Bradbury offers here. <br>-Jim Murray, University of Cincinnati <br> Bradbury has a fine record of publication on the subject of medieval warfare ... the author is a respected expert in his field, and he takes a coherent and sensible approach to the topic. <br>-David Ditchburn, University of Aberdeen <br> Medieval warfare is one of those topics that remain fascinating to a wide audience of readers and students; every faculty member will find this reference work an excellent resource. -Constance Berman, University of Iowa As someone who has taught medieval military history ... I have found it difficult to find ready material of the kind Bradbury offers here. -Jim Murray, University of Cincinnati Bradbury has a fine record of publication on the subject of medieval warfare ... the author is a respected expert in his field, and he takes a coherent and sensible approach to the topic. -David Ditchburn, University of Aberdeen Author InformationJim 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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