The Routledge Companion to Medieval Warfare

ISBN-13: 9780415221269 / Angielski / Twarda / 2004 / 381 str.

Jim Bradbury

Opis

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. 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.

Recenzje

'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

Spis treści

Part 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 Study

O autorze

Jim 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.