Medieval warfare
Subtitle: theory and practice of war in Europe, 300-1500
By: Helen Nicholson.
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 231
ISBN-13: 9780333763308; 9780333763315
Subjects: Military history, Medieval; Military art and science -- History -- Medieval, 500-1500; Military weapons -- Europe -- History -- To 1500; Fortification -- Europe; Europe -- History, Military
Description: "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."--BOOK JACKET
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 214-218) and index.
Table of contents: title: Preface -- Chronolgy of main events -- Introduction; title: Theory of warfare --; title: Military personnel --; title: Military buildings --; title: Military equipment --; title: Practice of land warfare --; title: Naval warfare ---- Conclusion, Notes, Further reading, Index.