Medieval Naval Warfare 1000-1500

ISBN-13: 9780415239769 / Angielski / Twarda / 2001 / 176 str.

Susan Rose;Rose Susan

Opis

A concise yet highly detailed historical analysis of the ways in which medieval rulers and states exploited seapower and naval conflict to further their interests and of the perils and logistical difficulties inherent in this kind of warfare. Focusing on the fleets of England, France and the Italian city states and with an emphasis on how ships were used rather than built, Rose considers the use of dockyards, medieval texts on the conduct of naval warfare and the role of such conflict in trade, Viking and Norman conquests, Crusader warfare and the Hundred Years War.

Recenzje

'This excellent book, by the quality of the analysis and the richness of the documentation, is a precious 'reading companion' for every maritime historian and archaeologist.' - Nautical Archaeology

'It is short, stimulating, and suffused with examples of how warships were deployed during the Middle Ages ... Susan Rose makes incisive comments throughout about the uses and limitations of medieval seapower.' - English Historical Review

'Susan Rose has given an immensely valuable analysis of her subject, intriguing and very readable. It is recommended for any reader interested in the development of sea power from early times.' - Naval Review

O autorze

Susan Rose