Author : Angus McBride
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:990514810
French Medieval Armies
Angus McBride
French Medieval Armies 1000 1300
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French Medieval Armies 1000–1300
David Nicolle
Author : David Nicolle
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1991-04-25
Category : History
ISBN : 1855321270
French Medieval Armies 1000–1300 by David Nicolle Pdf
By the 11th century the French King had lost control of border regions, while local warfare had grown alarmingly frequent. In fact the energies of the French military élite were now focused on petty internal squabbles and external adventures like the Norman conquest of England. Nevertheless, the population and economy both expanded, although it was not until the 12th century that the crown rebuilt its power-base. Despite its slow start when compared with neighbours like England, the Kingdom of France had, by the 13th century, risen to become the most powerful state in Western Europe. This title describes the organisation, history and tactics of French medieval armies.
Italian Medieval Armies 1000–1300
David Nicolle
Author : David Nicolle
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2002-09-18
Category : History
ISBN : 1841763225
Italian Medieval Armies 1000–1300 by David Nicolle Pdf
As early as the 11th century, Italian warfare was developing along lines which were unique in medieval Europe. This fragmented, cosmopolitan region, increasingly rich from international trade, saw the rise of independent cities able to fund armies of urban militia, sometimes defying the traditional feudal aristocracy. Against this background regional powers - the Normans, the Papacy, the German Emperors, the Angevins and Aragonese - manoeuvred for advantage. This engrossing account of the armies of northern and southern Italy - their organisation, command structure, strategy, tactics and fortifications - is illustrated with rare manuscript images, diagrams of fortifications, and eight striking colour plates showing armour and weapons of all types.
Medieval Warfare 1000–1300
John France
Author : John France
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1055 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781351918466
Medieval Warfare 1000–1300 by John France Pdf
The study of medieval warfare has developed enormously in recent years. The figure of the armoured mounted knight, who was believed to have materialized in Carolingian times, long dominated all discussion of the subject. It is now understood that the knight emerged over a long period of time and that he was never alone on the field of conflict. Infantry, at all times, played a substantial role in conflict, and the notion that they were in some way invented only in the fourteenth century is no longer sustainable. Moreover, modern writers have examined campaigns which for long seemed pointless because they did not lead to spectacular events like battles. As a result, we now understand the pattern of medieval war which often did not depend on battle but on exerting pressure on the opponent by economic warfare. This pattern was intensified by the existence of castles, and careful study has revealed much about their development and the evolving means of attacking them. Crusading warfare pitted westerners against a novel style of war and affords an opportunity to assess the military effectiveness of European methods. New areas of study are now developing. The logistics of medieval armies was always badly neglected, while until very recently there was a silence on the victims of war. Assembled in this volume are 31 papers which represent milestones in the development of the new ideas about medieval warfare, set in context by an introductory essay.
Western Warfare In The Age Of The Crusades, 1000-1300
John France
Author : John France
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000159202
Western Warfare In The Age Of The Crusades, 1000-1300 by John France Pdf
In 1095 the First Crusade was launched, establishing a great military endeavour which was a central preoccupation of Europeans until the end of the thirteenth century. In Western warfare in the age of the Crusades, 1000-1300 John France offers a wide-ranging and challenging survey of war and warfare and its place in the development of European Society, culture and economy in the period of the Crusades. Placing the crusades in a wider context, this book brings together the wealth of recent scholarly research on such issues as knighthood, siege warfare, chivalry and fortifications into an accessible form. Western warfare in the age of the Crusades, 1000-1300 examines the nature of war in the period 1000-1300 and argues that it was primarily shaped by the people who conducted war - the landowners. John France illuminates the role of property concerns in producing the characteristic instruments of war: the castle and the knight. This authoritative study details the way in which war was fought and the reasons for it as well as reflecting on the society which produced the crusades.
German Medieval Armies 1000–1300
Christopher Gravett
Author : Christopher Gravett
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1997-11-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781855326576
German Medieval Armies 1000–1300 by Christopher Gravett Pdf
In medieval Germany violence was accepted far more than in other kingdoms. Kings were recognised as guardians of order, but this had its limitations. Lords expected to use force to secure their rights or win an argument when peaceful methods were not sufficient. Christopher Gravett does a fine job of examining the organisation and campaigns of German medieval armies from 1000-1300, in a volume containing plenty of photographs and illustrations, including eight full page colour plates by Graham Turner.
Medieval France at War
John France
Author : John France
Publisher : ARC Humanities Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1641893605
Medieval France at War by John France Pdf
The purpose of this book is to provide an overarching analysis of the French military in the medieval period. Inevitably this will involve some definition of 'French', which has meant different things at different times. The focus will be on the armies of the French monarchy and the lands close around them, extending from the Low Countries to Provence. Central themes will be recruitment and 'pay' (in the widest sense), military organisation, leadership, strategy and tactics, and weapons and arms. This will embrace chivalry and military culture and the rise of military professionalism. The result will be a comprehensive analysis of the French military in the medieval period.
German Medieval Armies 1300-1500
Christopher Gravett
Author : Christopher Gravett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Armies
ISBN : OCLC:1336958055
German Medieval Armies 1300-1500 by Christopher Gravett Pdf
War and Combat, 1150-1270
Catherine Hanley
Author : Catherine Hanley
Publisher : DS Brewer
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 0859917819
War and Combat, 1150-1270 by Catherine Hanley Pdf
An investigation of the depiction of warfare in contemporary writings, in both fictional narratives and factual accounts. War and combat were significant factors in the lives of all conditions of people during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries; thousands of men, women and children prepared for, engaged in and suffered from the consequences of almost endemic armed conflict. However, while war and combat feature prominently in many of the forms of literature written at the time, the theme of warfare in some types of narrative source remains a relatively under-studied area. This book offers an investigation of the depiction of warfare in contemporary writings, in both fictional narratives and factual accounts, aiming to bridge the gap between the disciplines of literature and military history. Using both established sources and the latest research, the author examines how the application of what is now known about the practical and technological aspects of medieval warfare can aid us in our understanding of literature. She also demonstrates, via an investigation of a corpus of Old French chronicles, epics and romances, how the judicious study of sources that are not always considered reliable can, in turn, inform us about contemporary perceptions of, and attitudes towards, war and other forms of armed combat. Dr Catherine Hanley was formerly a Research Associate in the Department of French at the University of Sheffield; she is now a freelance editor and historicalnovelist.
Medieval Warfare 1300–1450
Kelly DeVries
Author : Kelly DeVries
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781351918442
Medieval Warfare 1300–1450 by Kelly DeVries Pdf
War was epidemic in the late Middle Ages. It affected every land and all peoples from Scotland and Scandinavia in the north to the southern Mediterranean Sea coastlines of Morocco, North Africa, Egypt, and the Middle East in the south, from Ireland and Spain in the west to Russia and Turkey in the east. Nowhere was peaceful for any significant amount of time. The period also saw significant changes in military theory and practice which altered the ways in which campaigns were conducted, battles fought, and sieges laid; and changes in the leadership, recruitment, training, supply and financing of armies. There were changes in the relationship between those waging warfare, from generals to irregular troops, and the society in which they lived and for or against which they fought; the frequency of popular rebellions and the participation in them by townspeople and peasants; changes in the desire to undertake Crusades, and changes in technology, including but not limited to gunpowder weapons. This collection gathers together some of the best published work on these topics. The first section of seven papers show that throughout Europe in the later Middle Ages generals led and armies followed what are usually defined as "modern" strategy and tactics, contrary to popular belief. The second part reprints nine works that examine the often neglected aspects of the process of putting and keeping together a late medieval army. In the third section the authors discuss various ways that warfare in the fourteenth and fifteenth century affected the society of that period. The final sections cover popular rebellions and crusading.
Medieval Armies and Weapons in Western Europe
Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage
Author : Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786462513
Medieval Armies and Weapons in Western Europe by Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage Pdf
The Middle Ages are commonly divided into three periods--early, high or central, and late. Each period was marked by its own crises and wars, and the weapons and fighters reflected the technological and other advancements being made. This book is a richly illustrated history of warfare in Western Europe during those years. Part One, the early Middle Ages, covers the late Romans, the Germanic invaders and Byzantines, the Franks, the Vikings and Hungarians, and the Anglo-Saxons and Normans in England. Part Two, the high or central Middle Ages, considers the feudal system, knights and chivalry, knights at war, infantrymen, land warfare, siege and naval warfare, crusades in Palestine, templars and hospitalers, the Reconquista in Spain, and the Teutonic knights. Part Three, the late Middle Ages, discusses the evolution of new types of armor and weapons, the Hundred Years' War, mercenaries, and firearms.
French Armies of the Hundred Years War
David Nicolle
Author : David Nicolle
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2000-02-15
Category : History
ISBN : 1855327104
French Armies of the Hundred Years War by David Nicolle Pdf
The fourteenth and fifteenth centuries were a time of great upheaval for medieval France. In 1328 the Capetian line came to an end. This was the trigger for the Hundred Years War (1337-1453) as successive English kings attempted to uphold their claim to the French throne. Catastrophic defeats at Crécy and Poitiers shook the French kingdom to its core. A period of respite followed under Bertrand du Guesclin, but an even more devastating assault was to follow, under the warrior-king par excellence Henry V, and the French disintegration continued until 1429. This book details how the French began a recovery, partly triggered by the young visionary Joan of Arc, that would end with them as the major European military power.
Italian Medieval Armies 1300–1500
David Nicolle
Author : David Nicolle
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1983-03-24
Category : History
ISBN : 0850454778
Italian Medieval Armies 1300–1500 by David Nicolle Pdf
Mercenaries were a common feature throughout most of Europe in the 14th and 15th centuries, and had been known far earlier. But nowhere did such a sophisticated system of hiring, payment and organisation of mercenaries develop as it did in Italy. The condottiere – whose name came from the condotta or contract between himself and his employer – was the result. Whether commander or humble trooper, the condottiere was a complete professional. His skill has never been doubted, but his loyalty and dedication to a particular cause often has. David Nicolle provides a fascinating exploration of the condottiere; his roles, arms and equipment.
Twenty Battles That Shaped Medieval Europe
George Theotokis
Author : George Theotokis
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780719828744
Twenty Battles That Shaped Medieval Europe by George Theotokis Pdf
This book is a history of the strategy, military equipment and battle-tactics of European armies in the Middle Ages. It gives a detailed analysis of twenty decisive battles, from the Battle of Frigidus in AD394 to the Battle of Varna in 1444, taking in such key battles as Hastings in 1066 and Bouvines in 1214.
The Armies of Crécy and Poitiers
Christopher Rothero
Author : Christopher Rothero
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1981-03-19
Category : History
ISBN : 0850453933
The Armies of Crécy and Poitiers by Christopher Rothero Pdf
A combination of dynastic disputes, feudal quibbles, trade disagreements and historical antagonism resulted in the opening of the Hundred Years War in 1337. The first major English land victory in this conflict was the Battle of Crécy (1346). This pitted the French army, then considered the best in Europe, against the English under King Edward III. The battle established the longbow as one of the most feared weapons of the medieval period, a reputation reinforced at the bloody Battle of Poitiers (1356) where much of the French nobility was slaughtered and their king captured by the English host.
