Warfare in the Middle Ages
By: written by Fiona Macdonald ; illustrated by Mark Bergin
Contributors: Bergin, Mark
Series: Battle zones
Publisher: Book House
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Brighton
Language: eng
Number of pages: 45
ISBN-13: 9781904194736; 9781904194743
Subjects: Military art and science; Juvenile literature; Medieval; History
Description: Warfare in the middle ages explores methods of fighting in the time of religious conflict, knights and chivalry. The text takes a look at the period, including decisive issues such as weaponry, armour and seiges, showing how these developed to meet the needs of defenders and attackers.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Medieval world; title: Medieval society; title: Invaders; title: Crusaders; title: Defenders; title: Frontier fighters; title: Rivals; title: Commander kings; title: Knights; title: Fighting on horseback; title: Castles; title: Castle under siege; title: Foot soldiers; title: Men-at-arms; title: Army on the march; title: Fighting at sea; title: Fighting for money; title: Good war?; title: Timespan.