The Normans - Elite Series 9

Informationen zum Autor David Nicolle is Visiting Research Fellow at the Institute of Medieval Studies, Nottingham University. He is the author of numerous books on aspects of medieval military history, including many for Osprey. Klappentext Osprey's study of the Normans during the Middle Ages. Despite the small geographic extent of Normandy its people played a crucial role in the history of the medieval world. Ferocity, boundless energy, cunning and a capacity for leadership were their heritage, to which modern scholars would add supreme adaptability and a simple piety. Their amazing military successes resulted from careful planning, speed of movement, decisiveness, daring and sheer ruthlessness. Added to this was a strong business sense and an appreciation of the value of money. Veteran Osprey author David Nicolle describes the history, arms and armour of the remarkable Normans in this fascinating volume. Inhaltsverzeichnis The Norman Legacy Arms, Armour and Tactics The Normans in Normandy The Normans in Britain and Ireland The Normans in Italy and Sicily The Normans in the East The Plates

About the author

David Nicolle is Visiting Research Fellow at the Institute of Medieval Studies, Nottingham University. He is the author of numerous books on aspects of medieval military history, including many for Osprey.Angus McBride was one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and contributed to over 100 Osprey titles over several decades.

Product details

• Authors: nicolle david, Angus McBride, David Nicolle
• Assisted by: Angus McBride (Illustration), McBride Angus (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.01.1987
• EAN: 9780850457292
• ISBN: 978-0-85045-729-2
• Dimensions: 186 mm x 248 mm x 7 mm
• Series: Elite; Elite
• Subjects: Non-fiction book; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; History: specific events & topics, HISTORY / Military / General, History: specific events and topics, War and defence operations, War & defence operations