Medieval Warfare - Theory and Practice of War in Europe, 300-1500

Warfare in medieval times was never static or predictable - although there were ideals and conventions to follow, in the field commanders had to use their initiative and adapt to the needs of the moment. In this concise, wide-ranging study, Helen Nicholson provides the essential introductory guide to a fascinating subject. - Surveys and summarises current debates and modern research into warfare throughout the whole of the medieval period across Europe- Sets medieval warfare theory and practice firmly into context as a continuation and adaptation of practice under the Roman Empire, tracing its change and development across more than a millennium- Considers military personnel, buildings and equipment, as well as the practice of warfare by land and sea>

Product details

• Authors: Helen Nicholson, Helen J Nicholson, Helen J. Nicholson
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.10.2003
• EAN: 9780333763315
• ISBN: 978-0-333-76331-5
• No. of pages: 256
• Dimensions: 160 mm x 235 mm x 15 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book; B, military history, Palgrave History Collection, History of Military